Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (LSE:RR.) has announced that its MT30 marine gas turbine has been selected to power Japan's new destroyer-class warships.
The MT30 is known for its high power density. Rolls-Royce senior vice president for defence Sam Cameron said: "The unique power density of the MT30 GT will ensure ship performance is not compromised and will meet the top ship speed requirements associated with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyers."
"Rolls-Royce continues to be at the forefront of naval propulsion technology and we’re proud to be providing the world’s first twin-MT30 hybrid arrangement to power Japan’s destroyer programme," Cameron added.
FTSE 100-listed Rolls-Royce shares were up 0.3% in Friday’s early-afternoon trades.