Aussies tap Lockheed for 20 C-130s for AUD$9.8B, boosting re

"They've got better electronic warfare self protection, they've got better performance and they've got stronger airframes," said defense procurement minister Pat Conroy about the C-130Js. "So, while it's got the same name, it's a better aircraft."

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