MoD takes on Rolls for Typhoon engine

ROLLS-Royce signed an £865 million contract with the Ministry of Defence yesterday to support Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft for the next decade.

By The Newsroom

Published 14th Jan 2010, 20:04 BST

Updated 14th Jan 2010, 20:09 BST

Defence equipment minister Quentin Davies said the contract would help to sustain up to 3,000 jobs. Rolls will provide an "enduring spares inclusive availability service" for the Typhoon engine EJ200.

In a written statement, Davies said: "This contract will see Rolls-Royce taking a major role in ensuring the availability of the Typhoon fleet."

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