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UK Government and Rolls-Royce Sign Historic £9bn Deal for Nuclear Submarine Reactors

A major £9bn contract with Rolls-Royce aims to enhance UK national security and support thousands of jobs in the defense sector.

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  1. U.K. signs £9 billion nuclear submarine deal with Rolls Royce—in move to boost national security and create thousands of jobs

    The UK government's commitment to a £9 billion nuclear submarine deal with Rolls Royce underscores a strategic effort to strengthen national security while simultaneously driving job creation and economic growth.

    U.K. signs £9 billion nuclear submarine deal with Rolls Royce—in move to boost national security and create thousands of jobs

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  2. Rolls-Royce wins its biggest ever MoD deal with £9bn nuclear submarine contract

    The massive £9bn deal between Rolls-Royce and the Ministry of Defence not only signifies a major investment in the UK’s defence capabilities, but also represents a strategic move to bolster national security while creating thousands of jobs.

    Rolls-Royce wins its biggest ever MoD deal with £9bn nuclear submarine contract

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  3. Derby jobs boosted by £9bn nuclear submarine deal

    The agreement represents a significant investment in the UK’s defense capabilities and industrial future, with the potential to boost jobs and enhance the nation’s security.

    Derby jobs boosted by £9bn nuclear submarine deal

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Updated: Jan 24th, 2025, 6:47 AM ET

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The UK Ministry of Defence has partnered with Rolls-Royce for a £9bn contract to design and manufacture nuclear submarine reactors, creating over 1,000 new jobs while safeguarding 4,000 others. The eight-year agreement, dubbed 'Unity', aims to improve efficiency and deliver savings of £400m. Alongside the ongoing support for the Royal Navy's submarine fleet, the deal reflects a commitment to a continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent and includes the construction of new Dreadnought Class submarines under the Aukus defense agreement with the US and Australia.

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