Fri Dec 05 11:40:06 UTC 2025: Summary:

A joint venture between Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) and Lockheed Martin, called Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures (TLMAL) in Hyderabad, India, has delivered its 250th tail component (empennage) for the C-130J Super Hercules military airlifter. This component is essential for aircraft stability and control, and it’s shipped to the U.S. for integration into the final aircraft. Lockheed Martin emphasizes that this milestone highlights the growing aerospace partnership between India and the U.S. and India’s increasing role in the global aerospace supply chain. They also highlighted the impact on the C-130J fleet serving 23 nations.

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India-US Aerospace Partnership Reaches Milestone with 250th C-130J Tail Delivery

Hyderabad, India – December 5, 2025 – Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures (TLMAL), a joint venture between Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) and Lockheed Martin based in Hyderabad, has announced the delivery of its 250th empennage, or tail component, for the C-130J Super Hercules military airlifter. The announcement made on December 4, 2025 signals a significant milestone in the burgeoning aerospace partnership between India and the United States.

The C-130J tail assembly, including the horizontal and vertical stabilizers crucial for aircraft stability and control, is manufactured at TLMAL’s advanced aerospace facility in Hyderabad. From there, it’s shipped to Lockheed Martin’s facility in Marietta, Georgia, USA, for final integration into the C-130J aircraft.

“This 250th delivery highlights the deep collaboration between Lockheed Martin and Indian industry and reinforces India’s growing role in the global aerospace supply chain,” said Rod McLean, V-P of Air Mobility and Maritime Missions at Lockheed Martin, in a released statement.

The C-130J is a critical military airlifter used by 23 nations worldwide in a variety of missions, ranging from humanitarian aid to special operations. Lockheed Martin emphasized that the quality and reliability of the components produced by their Indian partners directly support the global C-130J fleet. This delivery reinforces India’s position as a key player in the global aerospace supply chain and strengthens the strategic partnership between the two nations.

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