Power systems group Rolls-Royce is to provide service support for a number of engines used by the US Armed Services.
The contracts, worth more than $275m collectively, will see Rolls-Royce provide 'Mission Care' service support for AE 1007C, AE 2100 and T56 engines which power a variety of aircraft, including the V-22, C-130, P-3 and C-2 in operation with the US Air Force, Navy and Marines.
"Rolls-Royce is focused on meeting all of our military customers' needs and we deliver services and support packages tailored to meet their specific requirements," said President of the company's North American Customer Business, Patricia O'Connell.
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"These contracts reflect the confidence our US military customers have in our expertise. Rolls-Royce continues to win new contracts by demonstrating the value we can add, and by working hard to ensure our customers can deliver their missions and work within their budget," she said.
The work is to be delivered in 2012 and 2013.
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