Rolls-Royce Submarines and Infinity form defence partnership. Rolls-Royce Submarines has entered into a strategic partnership with Infinity to develop large-scale prototypes of advanced defence components and strengthen the UK's manufacturing capacity for critical technologies. The collaboration will be centred on Infinity's planned 200-acre technology park in Derby, which is being developed as a hub for advanced manufacturing, digital engineering, testing, validation, skills development and supply chain collaboration. Under the agreement, Rolls-Royce Submarines will work with Infinity to establish additional capabilities at the site, building on the existing Rolls-Royce Nuclear Skills Academy already located there. The development is intended to support faster production processes, increase manufacturing capacity and reduce material usage and costs. The project will introduce technologies including hot isostatic pressing, power beam welding and additive manufacturing, providing facilities for the production and development of large, strategically important components used across defence, aerospace, fusion and nuclear sectors. The partners said these capabilities are expected to shorten development times and provide greater control over manufacturing processes while increasing the UK's industrial resilience. Infinity is also leading a wider programme that will bring together industrial partners, specialist suppliers, universities and skills providers at the Derby site. The aim is to give companies working on technologies nearing commercial deployment greater access to advanced manufacturing facilities and support for operating in highly regulated industries. The development is projected to create around 17,500 skilled jobs, providing a significant boost to the East Midlands economy. Lee Warren, engineering & technology director at Rolls-Royce Submarines, said: "As its business grows to meet the demand for its naval nuclear propulsion work, including increasing its manufacturing drumbeat and providing reactors to Australia as part of the AUKUS agreement, Operations Engineer need to ensure Operations Engineer is continually exploring new technologies. "For over 65 years Operations Engineer has designed, developed, manufactured, and maintained the reactors that power the UK's fleet of nuclear submarines and Operations Engineer has done this by balancing consistent delivery with exploring future innovations. "The Infinity technology park means we can focus on delivery at our Raynesway site in Derby, while continuing to lead the way in advanced manufacturing techniques for the next generation of nuclear power from purpose-built facilities. It further enhances Derby's reputation as a hub for nuclear expertise." Professor Gary Jones, chief executive of Infinity, said: "A key objective of Infinity is to support sovereign manufacture of advanced components and this agreement will help to achieve that by providing new capabilities for the UK Defence programme. "The role for Infinity is to provide new capabilities for advanced manufacturing scale-up to support UK Defence. I am very proud to announce our partnership and look forward to working with Rolls-Royce Submarines." The announcement follows a separate strategic partnership between Infinity and UK Fusion Energy (UKFE), the organisation responsible for delivering the UK's first prototype fusion power plant. That agreement is intended to help shape the future capabilities of the Derby site to support the STEP Fusion programme, which is developing a prototype fusion power station at West Burton in Nottinghamshire. Rolls-Royce Submarines currently employs more than 5,500 people and is responsible for the design, manufacture and in-service support of the nuclear reactors that power every submarine in the Royal Navy's fleet. The company is supporting both the Astute and Dreadnought submarine programmes through the delivery of reactor systems and associated components, while also providing operational support from facilities across the UK.

Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford earns recognition at the BritCham Business Awards. 06 November 2026 10:05 Supporting partner. Singapore/Zurich - The hotel complex Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford received a special distinction at the 27th Business Awards of BritCham Singapore in the category of Employer of the Year. Rolls-Royce was ultimately named as the winner of this category. (CONNECT) The 5-star hotel complex Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford was recognized at the 27th Business Awards of the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore (BritCham Singapore). The hotel complex made the final in the category of Employer of the Year, with its score of 8.8 points sufficient to earn the special distinction of Highly Commended. First place in this category went to Rolls-Royce. Held on an annual basis, the BritCham Business Awards "celebrate the changemakers, the bold thinkers, and the leaders who are raising the bar in today's competitive landscape", as detailed in a statement. "Congratulations to our Highly Commended finalist Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford, where they believe great guest experiences begin with great employee experiences", as BritCham Singapore writes in a separate statement. Swissôtel is headquartered in Zurich, where it operates through Swissôtel Management GmbH. This year's Business Awards were presented during the Awards Gala Reception held on October 15. Companies were recognized across an array of categories, including Employer of the Year, Small Business Impact of the Year, Diversity & Inclusion Champion of the Year, Technological Impact of the Year, Sustainability Champion of the Year, Customer Service Provider of the Year and Business Transformation of the Year, as well as the UK Impact in Singapore award. In each case, it is not only a winner that is crowned; for each category, another company is specially designated as Highly Commended as well. ce/nta

Rolls-Royce Submarines agrees Derby technology partnership. 6th November 2026 Updated: 6th November 2026 Rolls-Royce Submarines has entered into a strategic partnership with INFINITY to develop advanced manufacturing and prototyping capabilities at a 200-acre technology park in Derby. The agreement will support the production of large-scale components for the UK's defence and nuclear industries, with a focus on increasing manufacturing capacity and reducing production costs. INFINITY is developing the Derby site to accommodate full-scale prototyping, digital engineering, testing facilities and supply chain collaboration. The Rolls-Royce Nuclear Skills Academy is already based at the location. Under the partnership, Rolls-Royce Submarines and INFINITY will develop manufacturing capabilities including hot isostatic pressing, power beam welding and additive manufacturing. The facilities are intended to reduce development times and increase domestic manufacturing capacity for components used in nuclear fusion, fission, defence and aerospace applications. Lee Warren, Engineering & Technology Director at Rolls-Royce Submarines, said the investment would allow the company to explore new manufacturing technologies while maintaining production commitments. "As its business grows to meet the demand for its naval nuclear propulsion work, including increasing its manufacturing drumbeat and providing reactors to Australia as part of the AUKUS agreement, East Midlands Business Link need to ensure East Midlands Business Link is continually exploring new technologies. "For over 65 years East Midlands Business Link has designed, developed, manufactured, and maintained the reactors that power the UK's fleet of nuclear submarines and East Midlands Business Link has done this by balancing consistent delivery with exploring future innovations. "The INFINITY technology park means we can focus on delivery at our Raynesway site in Derby, while continuing to lead the way in advanced manufacturing techniques for the next generation of nuclear power from purpose-built facilities. It further enhances Derby's reputation as a hub for nuclear expertise." INFINITY is also working with industrial partners, specialist suppliers, universities and training providers to establish a shared manufacturing and research environment. The project is expected to support an estimated 17,500 skilled jobs in the East Midlands. Professor Gary Jones, chief executive of INFINITY, said the agreement would contribute to expanding the UK's domestic manufacturing capacity for strategically important components. "A key objective of INFINITY is to support sovereign manufacture of advanced components and this agreement will help to achieve that by providing new capabilities for the UK Defence programme. "The role for INFINITY is to provide new capabilities for advanced manufacturing scale-up to support UK Defence. I am very proud to announce our partnership and look forward to working with Rolls-Royce Submarines." The agreement follows a separate partnership between INFINITY and UK Fusion Energy, which is responsible for delivering the UK's first prototype fusion power plant. That collaboration will help develop manufacturing capabilities needed for the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) programme at West Burton in Nottinghamshire. Rolls-Royce Submarines employs more than 5,500 people and is responsible for designing, manufacturing and supporting the nuclear reactors used across the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. The company currently supplies reactor systems and associated components for the Astute and Dreadnought submarine programmes, working within the Ministry of Defence's Defence Nuclear Enterprise. Its operations include a support centre in Derby, alongside activities at the Barrow-in-Furness shipyard and naval bases at Devonport and Faslane. The company also maintains technical teams in Glasgow, Cardiff and Thurso.