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Homeland Security

Lockheed Martin Awarded Coast Guard Contract For HC-130Cs

Defense Daily Staff

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012

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Lockheed Martin [LMT] has received a $218 million contract for three HC-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the U.S. Coast Guard for long-range maritime patrol, the company said yesterday. 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, Lockheed Martin said. The HC-130Js also provide heavy air transport for maritime and security teams. "The Coast Guard,…

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