Rolls-Royce reportedly gets $183mln army contract July 9, 2012 - 20:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - British engine maker Rolls-Royce has received a contract worth up to $183 million to service some engines for the Army's fleet of Kiowa Warrior scout helicopters, according to the Associated Press. The contract covers 500 M250 engines on more than 300 helicopters. The pact begins this month, with options to extend it for four additional years. The $183 million figure assumes that the contract will be extended for four years. Rolls-Royce has provided support for Kiowa Warrior helicopters for 13 years. Its MissionCare program, geared toward military customers, has contracts with the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy. Partner news  Top stories U.S. officials say they want to advance efforts to start talks between the Syrian government and opposition leaders. The international conference, backed by Russia and the U.S., aims to find a political solution to the conflict in Syria. Nuland, a career foreign service officer who was until recently State's top spokesperson, was expected to be nominated the post. Alkhatib said Assad should respond within 20 days and that he should then be given a month to dissolve parliament.   Partner news |  Latest news Israeli security expert says Syrian hacker attack foiled  Israel refuses to comment on the strike but officials at the time said Iranian missiles set for Hezbollah were hit.Gyumri to host Europe Day celebrations The celebrations will feature a small information fair, with EU project representatives to brief the visitors on the initiatives launched.1st Armenian interactive fairy tale available for iPhone/iPod Touch The tale sparked great interest in Diaspora. Such projects, namely interactive version of “Alice in Wonderland”, are popular abroad.Expert says Russian FM’s remarks in context of Madrid Principles No decisive developments will follow the meeting between Russian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers, David Jamalyan said. |
