The squadron consists of a combined 10 Super Hercules aircraft built by Lockheed Martin, including six from Germany and four from France. France has received its two C-130J-30 airlifters and two KC-130J tankers, while Germany has received its three C-130J-30s and three KC-130Js. This is the first and only binational C-130J squadron in Hercules history.

While the FGMTC contract is the first established business relationship between Lockheed Martin and France’s DGA, Lockheed Martin has been the leading global provider of C-130J training for 28 years.

Lockheed Martin has proven experience creating turnkey training facilities, as evidenced by the more than 1,000 aircrews and maintenance personnel who have trained at our Hercules Training Center. We understand the requirements of developing a new workforce, the challenges of sustaining an existing workforce, and the training structure needed to support the mission.

For additional information, visit our website: www.lockheedmartin.com/training.

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has spoken out about Pep Guardiola’s future at the club, hinting at a potential resolution to the ongoing speculation surrounding the manager. Guardiola, who has been with the club for eight years, has just one year left on his current contract, leading to questions about his long-term plans. Al Mubarak remained tight-lipped but expressed confidence in finding a solution that works for both parties. The chairman praised Guardiola’s contributions to City and the impact he has had on English football. Guardiola himself has confirmed his return for the next season, but uncertainties linger over player exits, including Ederson and Kevin De Bruyne. With Guardiola’s future still up in the air, City fans are eagerly awaiting further developments.

US and South Korean forces recently conducted joint bombing drills on the Korean Peninsula with the participation of a US B-1B bomber. These military exercises marked the return of the US bomber to such drills in South Korea after a seven-year hiatus. The bomber was reported dropping joint direct attack munitions at an undisclosed location in the country, accompanied by South Korean F-15K fighter jets. Tensions have been escalating on the Korean Peninsula, leading South Korea to resume all military activities along its border with North Korea. Pyongyang’s recent provocative actions, including sending trash-filled balloons to the South and engaging in test military drills, have further strained relations. The South Korean military also detected GPS jamming near islands under its control. As security concerns heighten, the region remains on edge amid the resumption of military engagements and increased provocations from North Korea.