Cambridge-based Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (www.marshalladg.com)has won a new Ministry of Defence (MoD) contract worth £110 million, which will safeguard 330 jobs.

The contract is to replace the centre wing box of the RAF’s Hercules C-130J aircraft and thereby extend their ‘out of service’ date to 2035, so they can continue to transport personnel and equipment around the world.

The C-130J has supported defence and humanitarian relief efforts in Iraq, Nepal and South Sudan.