# Lockheed-Tata $10.5B Bid: Transforming India’s Skies

URL: https://technosports.co.in/lockheed-tata-10-5b-bid-transforming-indias-skies/  
Published: 2026-10-04  
Updated: 2026-10-04  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Lockheed Martin and Tata are eyeing a massive $10.5 billion deal to supply 60 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to the Indian Air Force. Under this proposal, 48 planes will be manufactured right here in India. This move aims to replace aging Soviet-era fleets, creating a powerful, unified logistics powerhouse. With Embraer as the only remaining rival, the stakes are sky-high.