Defence Tactical Future Air Mobility Capability 2019 Decision
This publication provides documents on Cabinet’s June 2019 decision to confirm the approach and timeframe for the replacement of the Air Force’s current fleet of five Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules tactical military aircraft with C-130J-30 Super Hercules.
[CBC-19-MIN-0022], [CBC-19-SUB-0022]
It comprises:
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the Cabinet minute of decision: Defence Tactical Future Air Mobility Capability [CBC-19-MIN-0022]
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the Cabinet paper: Defence Tactical Future Air Mobility Capability [CBC-20-SUB-0022].
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