Rolls-Royce wins £10bn nuclear reactor deal for UK submarines

Source: ft.com

Rolls-Royce has secured a major government contract to design and build nuclear reactor cores for the UK's next generation of nuclear-powered submarines. The deal involves the Ministry of Defence and supports the Dreadnought programme, which will replace the ageing Vanguard-class vessels carrying Trident missiles. This move underscores the UK's commitment to maintaining its nuclear deterrent and onshore manufacturing, creating economic benefits and strategic independence.