Lockheed delivers Israeli C-130J - UPI.com MARIETTA, Ga., June 26 (UPI) -- The Israel Air Force has received the first of three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from Lockheed Martin. The delivery ceremony took place at the company facility in Marietta, Ga. The airlifter now will move into a modification program for Israel-specific requirements. Details of the country-specific requirements were not given, but Lockheed said the aircraft will arrive in Israel next year. The aircraft has been named the "Shimshon," Hebrew for Samson. "Israel's new C-130J builds on the tradition of its predecessors and offers the IAF unique capabilities that are not only proven, but without equal," said George Shultz, vice president and general manager, C-130 programs at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company. With its glass cockpit and modern digital avionics, the C-130J has proven it performs in all environments: hot, cold, dirt and sand. Shimshon will serve the IAF as the C-130 always has -- anywhere, anytime. Israel ordered the three C-130Js through a U.S. Foreign Military Sales contract.