Rolls-Royce Submarines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Siemens to advance digital optimisation within engineering sectors.
The MoU was signed at the Defence & Security Equipment International event in London.
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It promotes close, mutual collaboration to accelerate the rollout of new Rolls‑Royce technologies. The MoU also aims to cut costs and lower risk amid an increasingly complex engineering, manufacturing and operational landscape.
With over 5,000 employees, Rolls-Royce Submarines, specialises in designing, manufacturing, and supporting pressurised water reactors that serve as the power source for the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet.
Siemens will contribute its expertise with the Siemens Xcelerator platform, a suite of software and hardware solutions designed to expedite innovation and bolster productivity.
Siemens UK and Ireland digital industries managing director Brian Holliday said: “As technology and the external environment develops at pace, the imperative for closer collaboration and best practice sharing is clear.
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By GlobalData“Siemens commits to deeply understanding the digital transformation and operational challenges faced by Rolls-Royce Submarines, and bringing to bear the full weight of our industry-leading technology stack, sector expertise and wider partner ecosystem.”
Through this collaboration, Rolls-Royce Submarines expects to meet UK sovereign defence requirements more efficiently by fostering a more informed, productive, secure, and flexible operation.
The alliance is anticipated to facilitate a transfer of best practices in digital technology use across various domains including engineering, manufacturing, research and development, training, as well as reactor operation and maintenance.
Rolls-Royce Submarines engineering and technology director Lee Warren said: “Harnessing the power of digital, and collaborating with global experts such as Siemens, will make us more efficient and ultimately provide an enhanced service to the Royal Navy by getting submarines in the sea quicker and accelerating the maintenance of those already in service.”
Earlier this year, Rolls-Royce completed the sale of its Naval Propulsors business to Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD, as part of its strategic reorientation.
