A deep dive into Turkey’s purchase of RAF’s retired C-130Js and the future of its airlift fleet.

In recent years, Turkey has been steadily strengthening its air and defense capabilities. One of the latest signs of this ambition is the confirmed purchase of twelve C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical transport aircraft formerly operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF). This acquisition marks not just a fleet expansion, but also a significant step in Turkey’s long-term effort to modernize its airlift capability and sustain its logistical autonomy in regional and international operations Contents A deep dive into Turkey’s purchase of RAF’s retired C-130Js and the future of its airlift fleet. A strategic deal between Ankara and London The C-130J-30 The actual Turkish Air Force tran

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