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Coast Guard Issues RFP For Missionization Of C-130Js

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, March 15th, 2022

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Coast Guard Issues RFP For Missionization Of C-130Js

The Coast Guard's 14th HC-130J during an acceptance flight check in Oct. 2021. Photo: Coast Guard

The Coast Guard has released a request for proposals (RFP) to missionize up to six of the service’s C-130J long-range surveillance aircraft with advanced sensors and C5ISR equipment to improve situational awareness for the crew and aircraft effectiveness. The upgrade includes the Minotaur mission system and a communications architecture for aircraft 17 through 22. Currently, the Coast Guard has 15 Lockheed Martin [LMT]-built C-130Js and three more on order. The service plans to acquire a fleet of 22 C-130J aircraft.…

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