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Rolls-Royce is a leading engine maker for the military transport market and the second largest provider of defence aero-engine products and services globally. Defence has 16,000 engines in service with 160 customers in over 100 countries.

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Nuclear reactors from Rolls-Royce to power Australian submarines​

On Monday 13 March, as part of the AUKUS trilateral agreement between Australia, the UK and the US, it was announced that Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd will provide reactors for Australia’s nuclear powered submarines.

The announcement will see thousands of jobs created for Rolls-Royce and across the UK supply chain. Rolls-Royce Submarines, based in Derby, UK currently employs more than 4,000 people and designs, manufactures and provides in-service support to the pressurised water reactors that power every boat in the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet.

Steve Carlier, President - Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd, welcomed the news, saying:​

“We are delighted to be asked to play our part in delivering this element of the AUKUS Agreement and are well prepared to support through our nuclear expertise and engineering excellence. For over 60 years we have provided the power to the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarines and we are proud to be playing a critical role in helping Australia acquire their own nuclear propulsion submarine capability.”

“This is great news for Rolls-Royce and for the country as a whole with the creation of more UK jobs and an opportunity to showcase British innovation and expertise on the world stage.”

Rolls-Royce is currently supporting the existing Astute and Dreadnought boat build programmes through the delivery of reactor plant and associated components. Additionally, it provides frontline support across the world for reactor plant equipment from its Operations Centre in Derby and supports the submarines when in the Barrow-in-Furness shipyard and the naval bases at Devonport and Faslane.


To ensure a steady pipeline of future talent into the industry, Rolls-Royce last year opened a new Nuclear Skills Academy in Derby, which will provide 200 apprenticeships each year for at least the next decade.

Nuclear reactors from Rolls-Royce to power Australian submarines

Nuclear reactors from Rolls-Royce to power Australian submarines

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Rolls-Royce has begun testing F130 engines for the United States Air Force B-52 fleet at the NASA Stennis Space Center. F130 engines were selected to replace existing engines as part of the B-52 modernization program, with over 600 engine deliveries expected.​

Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) today announces it has launched F130 engine testing at the company’s outdoor test facility at the NASA Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, U.S. Rolls-Royce F130 engines were selected by the United States Air Force to replace the existing powerplants in the B-52 fleet, with over 600 new engine deliveries expected. This milestone test program is the first time F130 engines have been tested in the dual-pod engine configuration of the B-52 aircraft. Each B-52 aircraft has eight engines in four pods.

The engine testing will focus on crosswind aerodynamic flow as well as confirming the successful operation of the engine’s digital controls system. Early results from the testing have been very positive with additional test data to be analyzed over the next several months.


Rolls-Royce is collaborating very closely with the Air Force and Boeing, which is managing the overall engine integration and B-52 aircraft modernization program. The new engines will extend the life of the B-52 aircraft for 30 years. F130 engines are so durable they are expected to remain on wing for the remainder of the aircraft life.


Candice Bineyard, Director, Programs – Defence, said:


“We are excited to begin this milestone testing program, the first step for what will be decades of successful engine operation for the United States Air Force B-52 fleet. Rolls-Royce continues to work very closely with the Air Force and Boeing to ensure the engine testing and integration process run smoothly. This will result in higher fuel efficiency, reduced air refueling requirements, and significantly lower maintenance costs for the B-52 fleet. We look forward to sharing test results with the Air Force and Boeing as the test plan progresses at the NASA Stennis Space Center.”

F130 engines will be manufactured, assembled and tested at Rolls-Royce facilities in Indianapolis, the company’s largest production facility in the U.S. Rolls-Royce has invested $1 Billion in recent years to completely modernize manufacturing and testing facilities in Indiana, as well as for advanced technology.


F130 engines were selected for the B-52 by the Air Force in September 2021 following a competitive selection process. The F130 is derived from the Rolls-Royce BR family of commercial engines, with over 30 million hours of operation and a high reliability rate. It’s a proven, dependable engine with a fuel-efficient design.

Rolls-Royce has begun testing F130 engines for the United States Air Force B-52 fleet at the NASA Stennis Space Center. F130 engines were selected to replace existing engines as part of the B-52 modernization program, with over 600 engine deliveries

Rolls-Royce has begun testing F130 engines for the United States Air Force B-52 fleet at the NASA Stennis Space Center. F130 engines were selected to replace existing engines as part of the B-52 modernization program, with over 600 engine deliveries expected.

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Shame we couldn’t bring these guys in to our fold as our big brother partners in our quest for indigenisation of our jet engines program. It is however still not too late, especially with their new Turkish Chairman aspiring to make his mark in the company.
Although final product may look expensive, they make first class engines. And have tentacles in many different forms of power generation.

 

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Shame we couldn’t bring these guys in to our fold as our big brother partners in our quest for indigenisation of our jet engines program. It is however still not too late, especially with their new Turkish Chairman aspiring to make his mark in the company.
Although final product may look expensive, they make first class engines. And have tentacles in many different forms of power generation.

I think there was never a "window of opportunity" for us with RR. Especially after the Atlantic Declaration signed between the USA and the UK, I think that this possibility has officially disappeared. Because one of the articles of that declaration is about preventing the acquisition of technologies that may be dangerous for both countries by others. They don't talk about preventing the spread of technology, attention! It is called prevention of acquisition, which is a very general expression.

 

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I think there was never a "window of opportunity" for us with RR. Especially after the Atlantic Declaration signed between the USA and the UK, I think that this possibility has officially disappeared. Because one of the articles of that declaration is about preventing the acquisition of technologies that may be dangerous for both countries by others. They don't talk about preventing the spread of technology, attention! It is called prevention of acquisition, which is a very general expression.

I think the window of opportunity is always there. As long as there is a cheaper production base for their second tier technologies, they will form partnerships. Their domestic production costs are somewhat prohibitive to be competitive . Of course there will be safeguards in place to protect their IP rights and restrict the amount of TOT release. When it comes to first tier technologies these protection measures will be tougher but partnerships can still be formed.
The emphasis on this declaration is on AI and Cyber security. Also key technologies that both countries develop will be well protected to make sure that China and Russia don’t have access to them.
So the key operative point is to put a distinct distance on China, Russia and their close allies.
With the economy as it is and Turkey looking for fresh cash injection, we will either agree to western demands and become one of their ”buddies” again, or face the music and sink further in to economic oblivion.
If we choose the former then opportunities are there.

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UK industry reveals advanced technologies for next generation flying combat air demonstrator​

Experts from BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Leonardo UK, MBDA and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) are collaborating with a range of British small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop the technologies needed to deliver the UK’s next generation supersonic stealth combat aircraft, Tempest.


The Flying Technology Demonstrator, first announced by the UK Government in July 2022, is set to fly within the next four years and is being designed using a range of innovative digital techniques and transformative processes, combined with the expertise of the UK’s world-class defence industry.


At a brand new facility, at BAE Systems in Warton, Lancashire, test pilots from BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce and the Royal Air Force (RAF) have already flown more than 150 hours of the demonstrator aircraft in a new bespoke simulator, providing crucial evidence to support flight trials.


In a first for military aircraft design, BAE Systems’ engineers have used auto coding to create safety-critical systems software in a matter of days rather than weeks. This enables rapid assessment of the flight control systems during more complex flight manoeuvres with the simulator capturing crucial data about how the jet will handle and perform, years before its first flight.

Engineers have also been carrying out aerodynamic engine testing, harnessing new advanced manufacturing processes to produce an engine duct which is uniquely shaped to slow the air from supersonic to sub-sonic speeds at the engine face. The intake has fewer moving parts than a traditional fighter jet design, enhancing the aircraft's stealthy design. The test was conducted at Rolls-Royce’s site in Filton, Bristol, in the same facility where the Concorde Olympus engine was tested in the 1960s.


Working alongside UK crew escape specialist, Martin Baker, a team of BAE Systems engineers has led ejection seat trials, using a rocket-propelled sled travelling at speeds of more than 500mph. Experienced engineers have worked alongside junior team members to pass on vital skills which can be taken forward into future developments of Tempest.


This range of novel technologies will demonstrate and test key elements of the next generation combat air design as well as skills, tools, processes and techniques needed to develop Tempest, the aircraft that will be delivered through the Global Combat Air Programme, with the UK, Italy and Japan.


Richard Berthon, Director Future Combat Air for the MOD, said: “The Flying Demonstrator programme is a remarkable effort to design and build a supersonic stealth jet that will prove integration and develop our national skills, while providing data and learning in support of Tempest entering service by 2035.
“Today, for the first time, we are able to lift the lid on some of the key work that is taking place on this important programme. Tempest is no longer just an idea or concept on a computer; our industry partners have made real, tangible progress and are bringing the programme to life through innovative projects, such as the flying demonstrator.”

Neil Strang, Tempest Programme Director, BAE Systems, said: "It’s now 40 years since our people led the demonstrator aircraft programme which gave birth to Typhoon and the work we’re doing today is another once-in-a-generation opportunity to write the next chapter in aviation history. Right across the Tempest programme we’re using digital techniques and innovative design and engineering methods, to ensure we can deliver Tempest in service by 2035.
“We already have 1,000 people involved in this programme across UK industry and the supply chain, with young apprentices and graduates working alongside some of our most experienced engineers. This work will continue to act as a beacon, attracting the very best talent and experience to pass on to future generations of engineers needed for the UK to remain an industry leader in defence and aerospace capability."


Conrad Banks, Chief Engineer, Rolls-Royce Defence Future Programmes, said: “The aerodynamic testing has been invaluable in several ways. Not only has it validated complex digital techniques and models, but it has fostered highly collaborative working practices between the BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce teams. We have been delighted with the results and now move forward with confidence that together we can deliver on the next stage of the Flying Demonstrator development.”


In July 2022, Ben Wallace, Secretary of State for Defence, announced plans for a new combat air demonstrator to fly within five years. Speaking at the time, he said: "The design and development of the demonstrator aircraft represents an important milestone, showcasing the success and talent of our engineers, programmers and software developers."

UK industry reveals advanced technologies for next generation flying combat air demonstrator

UK industry reveals advanced technologies for next generation flying combat air demonstrator

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New Rolls-Royce small engine set to begin tests to advance hybrid-electric flight​

Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) today announces its new small gas turbine that has been specifically developed to power hybrid-electric flight is set to begin testing. The engine is part of a turbogenerator system that is being developed for the Advanced Air Mobility market. This includes electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) Aircraft for Urban Air Mobility and Commuter Aircraft applications up to 19 seats.

The turbogenerator system will complement the Rolls-Royce Electrical propulsion portfolio by delivering an on-board power source with scalable power offerings between 500kW and 1200kW enabling extended range on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and later, as it becomes available, through hydrogen combustion. This will open up new, longer routes than electric battery powered aircraft can support as of today.

Olaf Otto, President - Electrical, said:

"Rolls-Royce will be the leading provider of all-electric and hybrid-electric power and propulsion systems for Advanced Air Mobility. The Pass-To-Test (PTT) of our brand-new small engine that will power our turbogenerator system is an important step forward. This product will enable our customers to extend the routes that electric flight can support and means more passengers will be able to travel further on low to net zero emissions aircraft.”

The development of the turbogenerator system is combining Rolls-Royce’s electrical and gas turbine development competencies. The new combustion engine uses recent technology developments to achieve a step change in efficiency of small gas turbines. The turbogenerator can be used in serial or parallel hybrid applications. It is well suited to recharge batteries as well as provide energy to electrical propulsion units directly and therefore enables aircraft to switch between power sources in flight. The research and development of this technology is being partially funded by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.

This engine will be tested on SAF in the coming months and will be used for the commissioning of Rolls-Royce’s test facility in Dahlewitz. The Rolls-Royce Power Gearbox test facility has been modified to accommodate testing of the new engine, and to confirm the engine’s technical attributes

New Rolls-Royce small engine set to begin tests to advance hybrid-electric flight

New Rolls-Royce small engine set to begin tests to advance hybrid-electric flight

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Rolls Royce being a leader in Jet Engine development and innovation is among the top 3 such manufacturers in the world; Together with GE and P&W.

Having not done enough to form an alliance with such a high tech company for our TFX project is a sore point in our defence politics.

This is a company that supplied Olympus 593 series engines to the Concorde Project from 70’s to early 2000’s when it finally stopped flying in 2003.
The most recent engines that flew Concorde were very efficient. These had a dry thrust level of over 31000lbf and with reheat over 38000lbf was achieved. Just before the planes were retired RR was designing a 41000lbf turbojet. These were turbojet engines specifically designed for high altitude flight. Cruising at 60000 ft with over 2mach speed these engines were just the right recipe for this plane.

With such experience and know-how bank under their belly, RR when approached, should have been handled with more care and tact to get ”most” of what we want from them. If we had played our cards right, we could have been test flying KAAN with domestically manufactured, albeit under license, engines now. We would have also had no qualms about whether we would be embargoed by US or not, and sell the planes to whoever we want. Now we are having to “re discover America” all over again with TEI and TR-Motor.

Concorde Olympus 593

Concorde engines

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Rolls Royce being a leader in Jet Engine development and innovation is among the top 3 such manufacturers in the world; Together with GE and P&W.

Having not done enough to form an alliance with such a high tech company for our TFX project is a sore point in our defence politics.

This is a company that supplied Olympus 593 series engines to the Concorde Project from 70’s to early 2000’s when it finally stopped flying in 2003.
The most recent engines that flew Concorde were very efficient. These had a dry thrust level of over 31000lbf and with reheat over 38000lbf was achieved. Just before the planes were retired RR was designing a 41000lbf turbojet. These were turbojet engines specifically designed for high altitude flight. Cruising at 60000 ft with over 2mach speed these engines were just the right recipe for this plane.

With such experience and know-how bank under their belly, RR when approached, should have been handled with more care and tact to get ”most” of what we want from them. If we had played our cards right, we could have been test flying KAAN with domestically manufactured, albeit under license, engines now. We would have also had no qualms about whether we would be embargoed by US or not, and sell the planes to whoever we want. Now we are having to “re discover America” all over again with TEI and TR-Motor.

Concorde Olympus 593

Concorde engines

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The desire to have control over the export of platforms (before they even produced ) pushed us on this path.Not being able to sell 30 T129s to Pakistan created a great trauma for us.The most obvious example of this is the Tv3 engines we use in Atak2.As you said "Having not done enough to form an alliance with such a high tech company for our TFX project is a sore point in our defence politics".A common core could be developed for the engines to be used in both KAAN and Tempest.If I remember correctly, they made such an offer to the Indians.For export concerns, I think it would be possible to negotiate in the first place about which countries to export to or not.I'm just saying this for being just an example, we could have reached an agreement that a platform using this engine would not be used by Argentina from the beginning.

 

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Rolls-Royce to complete initial F130 engine testing for the B-52J by end of year​

Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) today announced that it is on track to complete initial F130 engine testing for the United States Air Force B-52J Stratofortress by the end of the year. Continued Rapid Twin Pod Tests at NASA Stennis Space Center in Mississippi have accomplished all of Rolls-Royce’s initial goals and allowed for the gathering of unprecedented amounts of data early in the program, further de-risking the integration of the F130 engine onto the B-52J.


Candice Bineyard, Director, Programs - Defense, said:"We are thrilled with the progress we have made with this milestone testing program. The engines are operating perfectly so far – matching all of our predictions on inlet performance. We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with the Air Force and Boeing as we complete testing at NASA Stennis Space Center and prepare for Critical Design Review.”


In September 2021, Rolls-Royce F130 engines were selected by the Air Force to replace the existing powerplants in the B-52 fleet, with over 600 new engine deliveries expected. The new engines will extend the life of the B-52 aircraft for 30 years and are so durable they are expected to remain on wing for the remainder of the aircraft life.


F130 engines will be manufactured, assembled and tested at Rolls-Royce facilities in Indianapolis, the company’s largest production facility in the U.S. The F130 is derived from the Rolls-Royce BR family of commercial engines, with over 30 million hours of operation and a high reliability rate. It’s a proven, dependable engine with a fuel-efficient design.

Rolls-Royce to complete initial F130 engine testing for the B-52J by end of year

Rolls-Royce to complete initial F130 engine testing for the B-52J by end of year

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New Rolls-Royce engine for hybrid-electric flight completes successful first fuel burn


A new Rolls-Royce small gas turbine that has been specifically developed to power hybrid-electric flight has successfully completed its first fuel burn. The engine has been designed using novel combustion technology to produce ultra-low emissions and this significant achievement confirms the effectiveness of the compact, power-dense turbine that will be integrated into a light-weight turbogenerator system.


The complete turbogenerator system is being developed for the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market. This includes electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) or electric short take-off and landing (eSTOL) aircraft for Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and commuter aircraft applications up to 19 seats. The gas turbine under test also has potential applications within helicopter, auxiliary power unit (APU) and defense markets.

Matheu Parr, Customer Director, Electrical, said:​

Rolls-Royce is developing all-electric and hybrid-electric power and propulsion systems for the Advanced Air Mobility market. The first fuel burn of our brand-new small gas turbine is a significant leap forward with successful stages throughout the test from light-up to the pull-away of the system.


“This significant achievement follows the fast-paced development time of the new gas turbine from concept freeze to ‘pass to test’ in under 2 years. The turbogenerator system will enable our customers to extend the routes that electric flight can support and means more passengers will be able to travel further on low and potentially net zero emissions aircraft.”

The turbogenerator system will complement Rolls-Royce’s electrical propulsion portfolio by delivering an on-board power source with scalable power offerings between 500 kW and 1,200 kW enabling extended range on sustainable aviation fuels and later, as it becomes available, through hydrogen combustion. This will open up new, longer routes than electric battery powered aircraft can support today.


The development of the turbogenerator solution brings together Rolls-Royce’s capabilities in designing compact and lightweight high-speed rotating electric machines, and highly efficient gas turbines combined with the expertise to integrate them on a system and platform level.

Test facilities and equipment, comprising 14 subsystems in total, were designed, procured and built – or adapted – by a global team in a record time of just under a year. The test set-up comprises commodity components such as valves and hoses, and bespoke subsystems such as the fuel injection systems, oil and ventilation systems, engine mount and water brake that were tailored to the specific test requirements for this new technology.


The first tests helped the team to develop highly relevant knowledge and generate real data to verify key technical attributes of the design. This will allow for design adaptations for the next set of testing, ultimately pushing towards the maturity of a certified engine with world-class performance for this new market segment.

Matheu added:​

"With this achievement we have proven we can apply our expertise to novel designs and are able to test them on a very quick timescale. This capability will help Rolls-Royce to deliver the products that will help us on our path to net zero within the ambitious industry timelines of the Advanced Air Mobility market.”

The turbogenerator can be used in serial or parallel hybrid applications. It is well suited to recharge batteries as well as provide energy to electrical propulsion units directly and therefore enables aircraft to switch between power sources in flight. The research and development of this technology is being partially funded by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.


Rolls-Royce is developing complete power and propulsion systems for all-electric and hybrid-electric applications. Our portfolio features the latest technology, from power generation and energy storage via power electronics and control systems to electric motors.

New Rolls-Royce engine for hybrid-electric flight completes successful first fuel burn

New Rolls-Royce engine for hybrid-electric flight completes successful first fuel burn

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Rolls-Royce welcomes Australian investment in AUKUS preparation plans


Rolls-Royce today welcomed the announcement that the Australian Government would be investing in its ongoing AUKUS preparations. This supplements the expansion funding already committed by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD).


To meet the growth in demand from the Royal Navy, which includes AUKUS delivery commitments, work is already underway to double the size of the Rolls-Royce Submarines site in Raynesway, Derby.


Now jointly funded by UK MOD and the Australian Department of Defence, the expansion work announced last summer will create over 1,000 new jobs in Derby across a range of disciplines, including manufacturing and engineering. It will also see new manufacturing and office facilities being built on recently acquired land surrounding the existing Raynesway site.


In March 2023 it was confirmed that Rolls-Royce Submarines would provide all the nuclear reactor plants that will power new attack submarines as part of the tri-lateral agreement between Australia, the UK and US.

Rolls-Royce Submarines President Steve Carlier said:​

Last year we were proud to welcome the Hon Richard Marles MP, Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, and UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, to our Raynesway site to showcase some of the world-class manufacturing and engineering capabilities we have developed over the last 60 years.This commitment of funding to our existing expansion work shows the trust Australia places on our nuclear expertise and our ability to deliver. We look forward to working with the Australian Submarine Agency to support them in building their own fleet of nuclear-powered submarines.”

Grant Shapps MP, UK Secretary of State for Defence, said:​

In a more dangerous world, today’s announcement symbolises the huge confidence our close partner Australia has in our world-leading defence industry, including companies such as BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce.Through these collaborations, British industry will grow, and thousands of jobs created across the country, delivering security and prosperity to our two nations.”

To support preparation for AUKUS and to meet the additional commitments to the MOD, Rolls-Royce recently announced the opening of two satellite offices in Glasgow and Cardiff. The locations were selected to help access the skilled talent pools in both regions, with more than 100 jobs being created in each city.

To further ensure a steady pipeline of future talent into the industry, Rolls-Royce opened a new Nuclear Skills Academy in Derby in 2022. It will provide 200 apprenticeships each year for at least the next decade.


Rolls-Royce Submarines currently employs more than 4,000 people and designs, manufactures and provides in-service support to the pressurised water reactors that power every boat in the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet.


Rolls-Royce is currently supporting the existing Astute and Dreadnought boat build programmes through the delivery of reactor plant and associated components. Additionally, it provides frontline support across the world for reactor plant equipment from its Operations Centre in Derby and supports the submarines when in the Barrow-in-Furness shipyard and the naval bases at Devonport and Faslane.

Rolls-Royce welcomes Australian investment in AUKUS preparation plans

Rolls-Royce welcomes Australian investment in AUKUS preparation plans

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Rolls-Royce selects WSP as design partner for AUKUS expansion work in Derby


Rolls-Royce today announced leading multi-disciplinary professional services consultancy WSP as its non-fissile design partner - a key milestone in the expansion of its Raynesway site.


In June last year, it was announced that Rolls-Royce would be doubling the size of its Submarines site in Derby to meet the growth in demand from the Royal Navy, and as a result of last year’s AUKUS announcement.


This increase in demand will see new manufacturing and office facilities being built and will create 1,170 skilled roles across a range of disciplines, including manufacturing and engineering. It will be WSP’s role to design these new facilities and the infrastructure that links the site together.

Rolls-Royce Submarines Infrastructure Director Terry Meighan said:​

AUKUS won’t be delivered by one or two companies. It will take strong partnerships across the whole supply chain to meet the increased demands for the critical work we do. Selecting WSP as our design partner is the start of our journey to meeting the demands placed on us.Throughout the procurement process WSP stood out when demonstrating their technical capability, capacity and culture. Importantly, they also shared our vision and commitment to delivering our commitments to the MOD and the wider AUKUS agreement.”

Oliver Curlett, Head of Defence & Security at WSP, said:​

WSP is proud to be partnering with Rolls-Royce to design optimised, resilient and complex critical infrastructure which enables ongoing delivery of its world-leading capability to customers, both now and into the future.We are excited to bring our expertise to the team and are committed to ensuring collaborative delivery of Rolls-Royce’s infrastructure programme, in support of AUKUS and as a key part of wider MOD strategic commitments.”

The next milestone in Rolls-Royce’s ten-year expansion programme is to select the non-fissile construction partner, who will bring WSP’s designs to life. They will be tasked with building the manufacturing and office facilities and the adjoining site infrastructure. The winning firm will be announced in the coming weeks.


Rolls-Royce Submarines currently employs more than 4,500 people and designs, manufactures and provides in-service support to the pressurised water reactors that power every boat in the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet.


WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services consulting firms with 67,000 employees worldwide and over 9,000 professionals in its UK business.


Rolls-Royce is currently supporting the existing Astute and Dreadnought boat build programmes through the delivery of reactor plant and associated components. Additionally, it provides frontline support across the world for reactor plant equipment from its Operations Centre in Derby and supports the submarines when in the Barrow-in-Furness shipyard and the naval bases at Devonport and Faslane.

Rolls-Royce selects WSP as design partner for AUKUS expansion work in Derby

Rolls-Royce selects WSP as design partner for AUKUS expansion work in Derby

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