The last of the three C-27J transport aircraft was delivered to the Lithuanian Air Force at Siauliai Military Airport in Lithuania on the 21st of October 2009.

The C-27J developed by Alenia Aeronautica can take part in transport of troops, goods and medical equipment, para-drop operations, search and rescue (SAR), support to civil protection and maritime patrolling activities.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Go deeper with GlobalData

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

The C-27J, which is an advanced tactical transport airplane for transporting troops and materials, will be used by the air force in different Nato-led operations outside national borders.

The first C-27J was delivered to the air force in December 2006 and the second in December 2008.

Airforce Technology Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Airforce Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.


Excellence in Action
Discover how Virtualitics is transforming mission readiness with explainable AI, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision intelligence across the U.S. Department of Defense through its AI-powered Integrated Readiness Optimization suite, for which it has won the Innovation and Business Expansion awards.

Discover the Impact