Northrop Grumman Facility Selected as Certified US Maintenance Depot for C-130 Hercules Fleet
Representatives from Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin commemorate their partnership for C-130 Continental U.S. depot support. Pictured left to right: Keith Thompson, senior director of programs, Northrop Grumman; Mark Jarvis, international program management director, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. (Photo Credit: Lockheed Martin)
ORLANDO, Fla. – Oct. 27, 2026 – Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) has been designated as a Certified Continental U.S. depot for the C-130 Hercules fleet, enhancing U.S. military capabilities through depot-level maintenance at its Lake Charles, Louisiana facility.
This selection, recognized by Lockheed Martin during the C-130 Technical Coordination Group World Wide Review event in Orlando, Florida, aims to bolster maintenance capacity for the vital C-130 airlift platform, which serves various global missions, including combat and humanitarian support.
As a certified depot, Northrop Grumman will deliver comprehensive maintenance services that encompass repair, overhaul, and inspection procedures. The Lake Charles site is equipped with a skilled workforce, specialized infrastructure, digital technology, custom fabrication, and aircraft capabilities—all designed to enhance capacity, increase aircraft availability, and expedite the return of C-130s to operational status.
In addition to servicing the C-130 fleet, Northrop Grumman’s Lake Charles facility has extensive experience in supporting complex mission aircraft, including integrated modification and maintenance of the U.S. Navy’s E-6B Mercury aircraft, which plays a crucial role in the Navy’s Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) mission.
This achievement underscores the collaboration between Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin in reinforcing a pivotal national airlift capability while reflecting Northrop Grumman’s sustained investment in scalable maintenance and modernization solutions that enhance fleet readiness.
For more information on Northrop Grumman’s sustainment and modernization capabilities, visit their website.
Source: Northrop Grumman (2026-10-27T15:56:00Z)
