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FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023
New Zealand selects Lockheed C-130J as preferred military transport replacement

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SINGAPORE (Reuters)
11 June, 2019, 02:16 pm
Last modified: 18 June, 2019, 12:56 pm

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New Zealand selects Lockheed C-130J as preferred military transport replacement

New Zealand on Tuesday said it had selected Lockheed Martin Corp’s C-130J Super Hercules as the preferred replacement for five aging C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft, a choice in line with its closest allies.

SINGAPORE (Reuters)
11 June, 2019, 02:16 pm
Last modified: 18 June, 2019, 12:56 pm
A U.S. Air Force (USAF) Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft takes part in a flying display during the 49th Paris Air Show at the Le Bourget airport near Paris June 24, 2011. REUTERS
A U.S. Air Force (USAF) Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft takes part in a flying display during the 49th Paris Air Show at the Le Bourget airport near Paris June 24, 2011. REUTERS

The cabinet will seek detailed costing information through the U.S. foreign military sale process, New Zealand Defence Minister Ron Mark said, adding the government had previously estimated the cost at more than NZ$1 billion ($659.50 million).

“After considering the range of military air transport aircraft carefully, the Super Hercules has been selected as it offers the necessary range and payload capability as well as fully meeting NZDF’s requirements,” he said in a statement referencing the New Zealand Defence Force.

“We need a proven performer, and this aircraft is tried and tested. We cannot take risks with what is one of our most critical military capabilities,” Mark said.

A Lockheed Martin spokeswoman said her company was excited to welcome New Zealand into the family of C130-J operators. The United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada, close allies of New Zealand and fellow members of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network, all have the planes.

Airbus SE had proposed its A400M and Embraer SA had pitched its KC-390 to replace the country’s 1960s-era Hercules transports, industry sources with knowledge of the matter said.

An Airbus spokesman said his company respected New Zealand’s decision, but added the A400M had proven itself in service with major air forces around the world.

Embraer did not respond immediately to a request for comment.

Mark said no final contract decision has been made for the C-130J on numbers, detailed costs or funding and budget implications. A business case is expected to progress to cabinet next year, he said.

New Zealand last year agreed to buy four Boeing P-8A Poseidon planes for NZ$2.34 billion including training costs to strengthen its maritime patrol capabilities.

($1 = 1.5163 New Zealand dollars)

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