Mexico with the first C-130J-30 Super Hercules

As reported by Lockheed Martin, the maker of the "Super Hercules", the acquisition has been finalized [at the end of 2025](https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2026-01-21-Lockheed-Martin-Welcomes-Mexico-to-the-C-130J-Super-Hercules-Fleet?_gl=1%2Apvif1x%2A_gcl_au%2AMTM3ODkwMjEwOC4xNzY1MTg4Nzc5#assets_all). At a akin time, another country purchased the same aircraft, unfortunately, according to Lockheed Martin, its name is presently classified information. The maker of the tactical transport mentions that: "Mexico joins the group of 24 countries and a global fleet of over 560 C-130Js." The 560 copies mentioned and the list of countries that have them applies to all C-130J household aircraft. The C-130J-30 version, on the another hand, is simply a modified, 4.572 m longer version of its predecessor.