On January 13, 2026, the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia confirmed the transfer of a C-130H Hercules tactical transport aircraft to the Tunisian Air Force during a ceremony at Sidi Ahmed Air Base. The delivery marked the fourth C-130 military transport aircraft provided to Tunisia since 2021, as part of ongoing bilateral military cooperation. U.S. and Tunisian officials stated the aircraft will be used for transport, security operations, joint exercises, and regional response missions. Read full defense news at this link...
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| Developed in the early 1950s, the C-130 entered service in 1956 and has since become one of the most widely used military transport aircraft globally, with more than 2,700 Hercules produced to date. (Picture source: U.S. Embassy in Tunisia) |