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=== Defence === Defence is a market leader in aero engines for military transport and patrol aircraft with strong positions in combat and helicopter applications. It has significant scale in naval and is the technical authority for through-life support of the nuclear power plant for the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. With over '''16,000 Defence engines in service''', Rolls-Royce are a leading provider of military aircraft engines and aero-derivative gas turbines for naval use, and the sole provider of powerplants for the UKβs nuclear submarine fleet. Rolls-Royce do not provide or manufacture weapons. In 2021, Rolls-Royce were chosen by the US Air Force as the new provider of power for its fleet of 76 eight-engine B-52 aircraft. The testing and development phase of the award, valued at around $500m commenced in 2022 with the total contract valued at $2.6bn over the next 16 years to 2038. In the UK, the Ministry of Defence announced Rolls-Royce's continuation as the sole supplier of propulsion systems for its next generation of nuclear-powered submarines, which will replace the Astute class in the future. The UK Government also signed an agreement with its Japanese counterpart to develop and deliver a future combat aircraft engine demonstrator. This builds on Team Tempest, the UK-led next-generation fighter programme we are a member of, in which the MoD has committed Β£2bn of initial investment spending. 21.8% Of total employees work in Defence
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