Rolls-Royce to build reactors for Australia's AUKUS submarines

The UK is expanding its role in AUKUS: Rolls-Royce will build nuclear reactors for every Australian SSN-AUKUS submarine at its Raynesway facility in Derby. Australia has committed £2.4 billion ($3.2 billion) over 10 years, with steel cutting on the first British boat planned for 2027.

• Rolls-Royce to build reactors for all Australian SSN-AUKUS subs in Derby
• Australia commits £2.4 billion ($3.2 billion) over 10 years
• Steel cut on first UK boat in 2027, service in the late 2030s
• UK to invest £6 billion ($8.1 billion) to double submarine output