Rolls Royce + Australia; AUKUS / Nuke Subs

Rolls-Royce has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with both the Western Australian and South Australian governments, marking a significant milestone in Austral’s preparations for the AUKUS submarine programme. The agreements outline a joint commitment to workforce development, skills training, and the advancement of critical technologies to support the expanding defence sectors in each state. The MoUs re-inforce Rolls-Royce’s pivotal role in the trilateral AUKUS agreement between Australia, the UK, and the US, which will see Australia acquire its first conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarines. With over 65 years of experience powering the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarines, Rolls-Royce brings unmatched expertise to the programme. The company is currently expanding its Derby site to support both UK and Australian defence initiatives, and remains the only private enterprise globally with the capability to design, manufacture, and decommission nuclear reactors under one roof.