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"The C-130J is ideally suited to the operating conditions found in Oman and other areas of the Gulf. Again we see a country that has recognized all the proven qualities of this world-leading airlifter purchasing additional aircraft."
said Jim Grant, vice president for business development at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics.
Oman currently operates a fleet of three C-130Hs purchased in the early 1980s. The new C-130J will be used to further support Omani operations where its ability to operate out of remote austere airstrips will be invaluable.
This order for Oman brings to 11 the number of countries that have acquired C-130Js. Other nations which are operating or have ordered the C-130J include Australia, Canada, Denmark, India, Iraq, Italy, Norway, Qatar, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 146,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2008 sales of $42.7bn.
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