Jan 19, 2024 · Lockheed Martin, next to Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, is currently home to eight C-130 Hercules aircraft that were built for Libya in 1972. Libya’s Moammar Gadhafi paid $70 million for them, and soon after they were built, …

Jun 12, 2013 · The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of a potential foreign military sale (FMS) of the C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft and associated equipment to Libya.

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built by Lockheed (now Lockheed Martin). Capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, the C-130 was originally designed as a troop, medevac, and cargo transport aircraft.

Nov 7, 2023 · The Libyan Asset Recovery and Management Office announced on Tuesday the recovery of the C-130 aircraft from Malaysia after the lifting of sanctions, stressing its imminent arrival in the country. The office confirmed the lifting of sanctions on the Libyan plane, after negotiations he described as "successful" with the US State Department.

Nov 7, 2023 · The Libyan Asset Recovery and Management Office (LAROM) announced today ‘‘the forthcoming’’ return of a Libyan C130 aircraft from Malaysia. It explained that the sanctions placed on the aircraft were lifted after successful negotiations with the US State Department.

Apr 4, 2025 · WASHINGTON, June 10, 2013 – The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress June 7 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Libya of 2 C-130J-30 aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $588 million.

Mar 18, 2011 · MARIETTA - The Libyan government wants to be compensated for eight C-130 aircraft that Lockheed Martin built and sold to the Middle Eastern country in 1972, but were never delivered due to a...

Jul 2, 2019 · In the early 70’s, Libya purchased 8 C-130’s from Lockheed. However, President Jimmy Carter blocked the delivery and the aircraft were parked on the ramp at Lockheed's Marietta plant that shares Dobbins AFB airfield. . 45+ years later, they are still at Dobbins AFB, pushed into a corner of the base. Attached File Article from 2016.

Sep 22, 2023 · U.S. Africa Command flew in several tons of aid to Libya this week after disastrous floods ravaged the country’s northeastern region, defense officials said. The Air Force’s 86th Airlift Wing...

Jun 11, 2013 · The U.S Defense Security Cooperation Agency recently informed Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Libya of 2 C-130J-30 aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $588 million.