Rolls-Royce to support French-German C-130J engines

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    "title": "Rolls-Royce to support French-German C-130J engines - UK Defence Journal",
    "excerpt": "Rolls-Royce has finalised an agreement with Sabena technics to provide propulsion support for the binational French-German fleet of C-130J Super Hercules aircraft until December 2030, the company stated. The agreement follows a contract awarded in January 2026 by France’s Directorate of Aeronautical Maintenance, which named Sabena technics as prime contractor for the ten-year CAROLUS operational readiness and maintenance programme. The new subcontract brings in Rolls-Royce as the strategic propulsion partner, using its MissionCare model to support readiness for the joint fleet. Under the contract, Rolls-Royce will provide flight-hour-based sustainment services for the fleet’s AE 2100D3 turboprop engines. The fleet comprises five C-130J transport aircraft and five KC-130J tanker aircraft, operated by the Binational Air Transport Squadron based at Évreux-Fauville Air Base 105 in France. Meagan Rater, Director of US Mature Programmes for Defence at Rolls-Royce, was quoted in the press release as saying: “Bringing our MissionCare program to the joint French-German C-130J fleet means we can embed our team directly alongside Sabena technics. This is not just a services contract, it is a hands-on partnership where our OEM engineering expertise will be on the ground every day. By integrating our Field Service Representatives and logistics directly into their daily operations, we are...",
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