Derby-based aerospace group Rolls-Royce (www.rolls-royce.com) has won service contracts worth up to $224 million (£144 million) to support US military branches and global air forces supplied by the US Department of Defense.

For its AE 2100, Adour (F405) and T56 engines across a variety of fleets, the company will supply services that include logistics support, engineering, parts, repairs, field services and design modifications.

Paul Craig, executive vice-president (services), said: “We continue to grow our services business as we focus on meeting our customers’ needs and keeping their aircraft mission-ready.

“Our wide portfolio of service offerings means that customers can select the best fit for their fleet — everything from parts and repairs to logistics and engineering support to ‘power by the hour’.”