The Pentagon awarded Lockheed Martin a 10-year, sole-source indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract valued at up to $1.9 billion for the C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System (MATS) program. Announced April 14, 2026, the deal expands training support to include the U.S. Navy Reserve and U.S. Coast Guard alongside Air Force, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command users.
This MATS IV contract, managed by the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, delivers aircrew and maintenance training devices, courseware development, operations support, interim and contractor logistics, and engineering services. The expansion broadens coverage across multi-service C-130J Super Hercules operators, enhancing mission readiness through high-fidelity simulators that reduce live-flight wear and align with evolving fleet configurations.
The sole-source award underscores Lockheed Martin’s role as original equipment manufacturer, providing flexibility for task orders over the decade while ensuring cost predictability for the government. It sustains tactical airlift capabilities at 12 global installations, preserving aircraft availability and crew proficiency amid operational demands.