Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (MADG) has won a ten-year multi-million dollar contract with the US Marine Corps to provide depot-level maintenance to its 66-strong fleet of KC-130J tanker aircraft deployed worldwide.

The contract, one of the biggest in the company’s history, enables MADG to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services in support of Naval Air Systems Command’s Tactical Airlift Program Office (PMA-207).

The Multiple Award Contract was issued by Naval Supply Systems Command  Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka after a rigorous international competition that included extensive pre-solicitation audits and demonstration of past performance.

MADG Chief Executive, Gary Moynehan, comments:

“This really is fantastic news that represents a very significant step forward in our strategy to grow our share of business in North America. This win builds on more than 50 years of service to the Royal Air Force which has, and continues to be, the bedrock of our Military Aerospace business. I am very proud that the US Marine Corps is prepared to place its trust in a privately-owned British company to undertake this important work. We are already working closely with the US Government and the US Department of the Navy through NAVAIR.

We initially won the support contract in 2019 for three Kuwaiti KC-130Js purchased through the US Government’s Foreign Military Sales process and, more recently, supported the entry into service of the iconic ‘Fat Albert’ replacement for the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron.

Our ability to secure this framework contract with the US Navy is a further strengthening of our relationship with this important customer, the world’s second largest operator of C-130 aircraft, validating MADG’s position as one of the most capable, experienced and competitive C-130 support organisations in the world. We thank both NAVSUP and the Fleet Readiness Center Western Pacific for the trust they have shown in our aircraft support capabilities.

MADG is one of just two suppliers to have been awarded a framework contract and as such it has huge potential for the long-term future of our business. Whilst the volume of work we secure will ultimately be dependent on our ongoing performance I am very confident that we will begin to demonstrate our ability to deliver a world-class, cost effective service when the first aircraft arrives Cambridge later this year.”

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadrons provide an important aerial refuelling service to support Fleet Marine Force air operations, as well as assault air transport of personnel, equipment and supplies.

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George has a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and has a keen interest in naval and cyber security matters and has appeared on national radio and television to discuss current events. George is on Twitter at @geoallison
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Fen Tiger
Fen Tiger
3 years ago

There’s a rather beat Marine Herc in a field in California. First one to Cambridge for a bit of panel beating and new props.?

Fen Tiger
Fen Tiger
3 years ago
Reply to  Fen Tiger

Sorry, missed out “up” after “beat” above.

Robert Blay
Robert Blay
3 years ago

Fantastic news ???

dan
dan
3 years ago

Another American contract goes to the Brits. Maybe now trolls will stop saying that America doesn’t buy British. lol

Andy
Andy
3 years ago
Reply to  dan

Cheap labor compared the Americans?

Daniele Mandelli
Daniele Mandelli
3 years ago
Reply to  dan

But you don’t. What British military kit have you bought of late?

Even Harrier and Hawk were your own versions.

Jason Holmes
Jason Holmes
3 years ago

Next we hear Marshalls are bought out by Lockheed…

Barry Larking
Barry Larking
3 years ago

Very good news when there is not much of that around these days. Congratulations.

Ian Skinner
Ian Skinner
3 years ago

Great news about a company that has always been at the forefront of aviation.