The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a £350 million ($547 million) extension to its Hercules Integrated Operational Support (HIOS) programme for the Lockheed Martin C-130J/K with prime contractor Marshall Aerospace.
Announced on 28 May, the deal covers the provision of maintenance, repair and overhaul activities for the Royal Air Force's Hercules fleet at Marshall's Cambridge airport site, and support for those aircraft involved in operations in areas including Afghanistan.