BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce Land Submarine Contract
Quote from VATcal on 24/03/2024, 12:08Britain's BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce have secured a landmark deal to design and build Australia's next generation of nuclear-powered submarines. This monumental achievement for the UK's defense industry signifies a critical step in the AUKUS pact, a trilateral security agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
BAE Systems Takes the Lead in Design
BAE Systems, a renowned defense contractor, will spearhead the design of the submarines. The SSN-AUKUS class vessels are poised to be the most powerful and technologically advanced attack submarines ever deployed by the Royal Australian Navy.
Rolls-Royce to Provide the Engine
Rolls-Royce, another British industrial titan, will be responsible for developing the nuclear reactors that will power these underwater behemoths.
AUKUS Pact Strengthens Alliance
This project serves as a potent symbol of the strengthened alliance between the three nations under the AUKUS agreement. Australia will invest £2.4 billion in the design phase and contribute to the expansion of a Rolls-Royce facility in Derby dedicated to constructing submarine nuclear reactors.
Job Creation and Economic Boost
The contract is expected to generate significant economic benefits for both the UK and Australia. BAE Systems anticipates creating 3,500 jobs in Cumbria over the next 15 years, while Rolls-Royce plans to double the size of its Derby plant, resulting in an additional 1,170 positions.
Looking Ahead: A Powerful Future for Australia's Navy
The first SSN-AUKUS submarines are expected to be delivered in the early 2040s. This collaboration between BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, and Australian defense specialists promises to equip the Royal Australian Navy with a formidable underwater force for decades to come.
Britain's BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce have secured a landmark deal to design and build Australia's next generation of nuclear-powered submarines. This monumental achievement for the UK's defense industry signifies a critical step in the AUKUS pact, a trilateral security agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
BAE Systems Takes the Lead in Design
BAE Systems, a renowned defense contractor, will spearhead the design of the submarines. The SSN-AUKUS class vessels are poised to be the most powerful and technologically advanced attack submarines ever deployed by the Royal Australian Navy.
Rolls-Royce to Provide the Engine
Rolls-Royce, another British industrial titan, will be responsible for developing the nuclear reactors that will power these underwater behemoths.
AUKUS Pact Strengthens Alliance
This project serves as a potent symbol of the strengthened alliance between the three nations under the AUKUS agreement. Australia will invest £2.4 billion in the design phase and contribute to the expansion of a Rolls-Royce facility in Derby dedicated to constructing submarine nuclear reactors.
Job Creation and Economic Boost
The contract is expected to generate significant economic benefits for both the UK and Australia. BAE Systems anticipates creating 3,500 jobs in Cumbria over the next 15 years, while Rolls-Royce plans to double the size of its Derby plant, resulting in an additional 1,170 positions.
Looking Ahead: A Powerful Future for Australia's Navy
The first SSN-AUKUS submarines are expected to be delivered in the early 2040s. This collaboration between BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, and Australian defense specialists promises to equip the Royal Australian Navy with a formidable underwater force for decades to come.
