France received the first of two KC-130Js, with the second one being delivered next year. This will be part of a joint French-German C-130J unit, with the Luftwaffe buying 3 C-130J-30s and 3 KC-130Js. This was mainly the result of Airbus having trouble with the A400M, which isn't certified for tanking helicopters yet.
Here's a recent article: https://www.flightglobal.com/news/artic ... er-461031/
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First KC-130J for France
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Re: First KC-130J for France
Yesterday, French AF make first test of refueling heli H225 with A400 with good results.
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/artic ... 25-461047/
https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-r ... tacts.html
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/artic ... 25-461047/
https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-r ... tacts.html