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Contract Awards

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012

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Lockheed Martin Awarded $218M Contract for HC-130Js Lockheed Martin [LMT] has received a $218 million contract for three HC-130H Super Hercules aircraft from the Coast Guard for long-range maritime patrol. Once the planes are delivered, scheduled for early 2015, the fleet of Coast Guard HC-130Js will rise to nine. The contract also includes funding for two mission packages to support search and rescue operations. The HC-130Js also provide heavy air transport for maritime and security teams. TSA Awards Lockheed Martin…

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