Rolls-Royce expands Derby nuclear reactor production to power British and Australian SSN-AUKUS fleets alongside Dreadnought programme
Rolls-Royce Submarines is expanding its Raynesway facility near Derby as Britain prepares to manufacture reactors for the Dreadnought and SSN-AUKUS fleets in parallel.
Britain backs BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce expansion with £6 billion plan to start SSN-AUKUS production in 2027 and double submarine output
The programme is intended to double the country’s submarine production rate and establish a continuous output of one attack boat every 18 months.
Britain to double nuclear submarine output under £6 billion industrial plan, targeting one SSN-AUKUS boat every 18 months
About £6 billion will be invested over the Spending Review period to expand shipbuilding, reactor manufacturing and specialist supply-chain capacity.
UK Ministry of Defence says Rolls-Royce will build every Australian SSN-AUKUS nuclear reactor at its Derby facility
Rolls-Royce Submarines will build the nuclear reactors for every Australian SSN-AUKUS submarine at its Raynesway facility in Derby, placing Britain at the centre of one of Australia’s largest defence programmes.
Britain expands AUKUS agenda across underwater drones, artificial intelligence, nuclear submarines and defence-industrial capacity
Britain’s AUKUS agenda extends beyond nuclear-powered submarines to underwater drones, weapons, sensors and artificial intelligence, according to the UK’s 2026 Defence Investment Plan.
Australia selects Henderson site for AUKUS naval hub backed by A$12 billion and expected to support around 10,000 direct jobs
Australia’s federal and Western Australian governments have selected the site for a major naval shipbuilding and sustainment precinct at Henderson.
Britain’s defence nuclear workforce demand to reach around 65,000 by 2030 amid Dreadnought, SSN-AUKUS and £15 billion warhead investment
Britain expects workforce demand across its Defence Nuclear Enterprise to reach around 65,000 by 2030, up from an estimated 47,600 jobs currently supported by the sector.
Defense Innovation Unit selects Australian firm 3ME Technology for EdgeVOLT prototype, highlighting AUKUS Pillar II defense cooperation
Australia’s 3ME Technology has been selected by the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit to deliver and demonstrate its EdgeVOLT portable energy storage system.
UK targets fleet of up to 12 nuclear-powered attack submarines under AUKUS, with programme supporting 21,000 British job
Britain plans to expand its fleet of nuclear-powered attack submarines to as many as 12 as it completes the Astute-class programme and develops its SSN-AUKUS successor.
BAE Systems Australia and ASC expand AUKUS supplier drive as Australia builds industrial base for nuclear submarine production
BAE Systems Australia and ASC are expanding efforts to build the domestic industrial base needed for Australia’s future SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines.
Amentum joint venture selected for AUKUS nuclear submarine shipyard as Australia builds sovereign SSN production capability
Australian Naval Infrastructure has selected a joint venture between Amentum and Laing O’Rourke to support delivery of Australia’s planned nuclear-powered submarine construction yard in South Australia.
Australia and U.S. test AUKUS autonomous undersea warfare systems at RIMPAC to strengthen protection of critical seabed infrastructure
Australia and the United States have tested AUKUS Pillar II subsea and seabed warfare capabilities during RIMPAC 2026, focusing on the protection of critical undersea infrastructure.