Lockheed Martin E-130J

E-130J
Role Airborne strategic command and control post
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin
Introduction Late 2020s (planned)
Status In development
Primary user United States Navy
Developed from Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules

The Lockheed Martin E-130J is a planned airborne command post and communication relay aircraft based on the C-130J-30.

The E-130J is intended to replace the Boeing E-6 Mercury in the TACAMO role for the US Navy, but not the associated "Looking Glass" role for the US Air Force. The replacement of the E-6B fleet is to begin in FY2028.

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