Rolls-Royce to invest US$398 million in UK manufacturing
[LONDON] British engine maker Rolls-Royce will invest £300 million (US$397.9 million) to build and upgrade manufacturing and engineering facilities in the UK...
Rolls-Royce, the British engine manufacturer, plans to invest $398 million in upgrading and building manufacturing facilities in the UK for aerospace and defense purposes, according to a statement on September 28. The company intends to allocate over £140 million (£300 million, or $397.9 million) in Derby, the location of its civil aerospace operations, for new engineering and manufacturing facilities.
Additionally, Rolls-Royce will invest more than £150 million across sites in Bristol, Inchinnan, Rotherham, and Ansty to enhance its defense-related operations and boost manufacturing capacity. UK Finance Minister John Healey expressed his support for the investment, highlighting its potential to create skilled jobs, reinforce the nation's industrial prowess, and stimulate economic growth in various communities across the United Kingdom.
Since 2023, Rolls-Royce has invested over £3 billion in the UK, and in 2025 alone, it had spent £2.8 billion with UK-based suppliers. The company announced a 46% increase in underlying operating profit to £2.5 billion in the first half of the year, driven by robust demand in its aerospace and defense sectors.
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