Rolls-Royce to build powerful nuclear reactors for UK Navy’s submarine fleet
Rolls-Royce has announced the signing of the biggest contract in its history with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense for design, making, and support for the nuclear reactors that power the Royal Navy’s submarines.
Rolls-Royce wins $11 billion contract to power UK nuclear submarines
Britain said on Friday it had awarded Rolls-Royce a 9 billion pound ($11 billion) eight-year contract to design, make and support the nuclear reactors that power its fleet of submarines, amid U.S. calls for higher defence spending.
U.K. signs £9 billion nuclear submarine deal with Rolls Royce—in move to boost national security and create thousands of jobs
Labour has put growing the U.K. economy at the forefront of its plans since returning to power in July—but has yet to deliver on its pledge.
UK Awards Rolls Royce £9 Billion Nuclear Submarine Contract
The UK awarded a £9 billion ($11 billion) contract to Rolls Royce for the design and manufacture of nuclear reactors to power the nation’s submarine fleet, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government seeks to highlight its commitment to the country’s nuclear deterrent.
UK Agrees £9 Bn Nuclear Submarine Deal With Rolls-Royce
Britain's government on Friday announced a deal with engine-maker Rolls-Royce to support the Royal Navy's fleet of nuclear submarines, seen as boosting economic growth and national security.
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Half a billion pounds spent on Barrow-built HMS Victorious to extend its life
HMS Victorious, built in Barrow, will return to the Royal Navy after a £560m life extension programme. Vanguard-class nuclear submarine HMS Victorious was launched in 1993. She is one of the ...
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Nuclear submarine leaves port after refit delay
"Ministers allowed this project to run over-budget and take twice as long as similar work on HMS Victorious, Vigilant and Vengeance." Trident nuclear submarine HMS Vanguard has left Devonport ...
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Submariners celebrate 50 years of the Royal Navy's nuclear deterrent patrols
The first submarine to carry the nuclear deterrent ... were retired in the 1990s as the much larger V-boats – HMS Vanguard, Victorious, Vigilant and Vengeance – replaced them.