Mahindra-Lockheed's Hercules training centre opens at Hindon

Mumbai: Mahindra Defence Systems in association with Lockheed Martin on Wednesday opened the C-130J Super Hercules simulator training center at the Hindon Air Force station near the national Capital. The Hindon facility will train the air crew who operate the C-130J special operations aircraft acquired from Lockheed Martin in 2011. SP Shukla, group president, aerospace and defence sector and chairman of Mahindra Defence Systems, said the facility will help deliver the objectives of the Air Force of building indigenous military capabilities. "The center will deliver qualitative and quantitative training to hone the tactical and operational skills of the C-130J pilots, combat system operators and loadmasters to conduct special operations across the national and international boundaries," Shukla said.