Rolls-Royce (RR/ LN) to power additional fast response cutters with MTU engines and programme expands to 77 ships and extends production about 3 years

This announcement from Rolls-Royce about powering additional fast response cutters with MTU engines signals an expansion of their defense-related business and could strengthen revenue visibility over the next three years.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 21 Apr 2026, 13:52 UTCOn the live feed at 13:32 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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The extension to 77 ships also suggests increased demand for these vessels, which may resonate positively within the defense sector and bolster performance among peers focused on similar contracts.

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