The company has completed inspections on the first RMAF C-130 aircraft in the modernization program, marking an important milestone. The aircraft is undergoing maintenance and repairs at L3Harris’ facility in Waco, Texas, including a new standby instrument and digital engine display upgrade.
The program continues to gain momentum with induction of the second aircraft planned for this fall, followed by a third aircraft later this year that will receive a full avionics upgrade, including a complete digital cockpit. These inductions demonstrate the program is moving from contract award into execution, turning modernization plans into operational capability.
The work performed in Waco includes aircraft modifications, program depot maintenance, engine overhaul and logistics support, enabling aircraft to spend more time flying missions and less time in maintenance, and to remain operational for decades beyond their originally expected service life.
In July 2025, L3Harris was awarded a multi-year contract to modernize multiple RMAF C-130 aircraft. The program supports Morocco’s effort to sustain and modernize its legacy airlift fleet, ensuring the aircraft remain mission-ready for years to come.
Built on Decades of C-130 Expertise
Modernizing aging military aircraft requires more than replacing cockpit displays. It demands deep knowledge of the platform to integrate new digital technologies without disrupting proven mission systems. Drawing on more than four decades of C-130 modernization experience, L3Harris helps the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard and international customers upgrade existing fleets.
The company’s experience includes delivering 10 aircraft ahead of schedule to the USCG and developing an integrated data package. L3Harris is the first to successfully integrate the Collins APS-7000 digital autopilot on a C-130H aircraft. This depth of expertise enables L3Harris to deliver avionics upgrades that integrate seamlessly with existing aircraft systems, minimizing downtime, reducing lifecycle costs and preserving operational capability as fleets modernize.
Modern avionics upgrades remain central to L3Harris’ C-130 modernization approach, replacing aging cockpit systems with digital technology that enhances situational awareness, improves mission effectiveness and reduces long-term maintenance costs. By modernizing existing aircraft rather than replacing them, operators can extend fleet service life for decades while fielding enhanced capability significantly faster and more affordably.
