More than 100 jobs at a specialist defence manufacturer in Coventry have been secured thanks to a huge deal with the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
NP Aerospace has been awarded a 海角视频 Ministry of Defence (MoD) contract worth 拢63m to maintain, support and upgrade military vehicles.
The contract, known as PMETS (protected mobility engineering & technical support) covers the MoD鈥檚 fleet of 2,200 protected mobility vehicles until 2024.
The company, which is based in the Foleshill area of Coventry close to the city centre, said the deal would also see 50 new advanced manufacturing jobs created.
The vehicles covered under the contract include the Mastiff, Wolfhound, Ridgback, Buffalo, Choker, RODET, Foxhound, Jackal, Coyote and Husky.
NP Aerospace said the contract will support approximately 100 jobs in Coventry and 250 jobs across the 海角视频 supply chain until 2024.
It will also see a further 50 jobs created at NP Aerospace鈥檚 headquarters and associated suppliers and contractors.
NP Aerospace has many years of experience leading complex military vehicle integrations, robust testing and battlefield certification, together with capability in composite armour.
The company designed, manufactured and installed the full multi-hit CAMAC platform armour for the Mastiff, Wolfhound, Ridgback and Buffalo vehicles used to protect army staff on 海角视频 MoD operations and continues to be at the forefront of armour and vehicle technology.
海角视频 Minister for Defence Procurement, Stuart Andrew, said: 鈥淎rmoured vehicles save lives on the battlefield and this contract will ensure they are repaired, upgraded and returned to the frontline as quickly as possible.鈥
Major General Colin McClean, director land equipment for DE&S (Defence Equipment & Support), said: 鈥淭he protected mobility fleet has been hugely important for defence over the last 15 years.
鈥淚t is vital that we continue to invest in our battle-winning capabilities, ensuring that they are always ready for training or operational purposes.
鈥淕iven its significant role now and in the future, I am pleased we are partnering with NP Aerospace to deliver this contract.鈥
James Kempston, CEO, NP Aerospace, said: 鈥淭he 海角视频 MoD is a key partner for NP Aerospace.
鈥淲inning the protected mobility engineering & technical support contract demonstrates our commitment to delivering world class armour technology and vehicle integration to protect the British Armed Forces.
鈥淚t puts us at the forefront of strategic delivery within the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) vehicle systems.鈥
