Rolls-Royce has won a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to provide support MT30 and R-21 marine engines that power two major Royal Navy programmes. This contract will enable the company to deliver ‘on-going support’ for MT30 engines installed on Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Aircraft Carriers and WR-21 marine engines on Type 45 destroyers. The latest contract will run through 2026.
Last October, Rolls-Royce and the UK MoD signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on delivering improved ongoing equipment support for MT30 and WR-21 engines.
Rolls-Royce Defence Business Development and Future Programmes executive vice-president Alex Zino said: “This important services contract will enable us to adopt a more streamlined approach and transform the way we work with the UK MOD customer....MORE
