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Dreadnought reactor still on schedule, minister says
The UK Ministry of Defence says development and manufacture of the Rolls-Royce PWR3 nuclear reactor remain on schedule to support the first Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Defence Minister Luke Pollard told Parliament that officials are working with Rolls-Royce Submarines to deliver propulsion components in line with the shipbuilding program. The PWR3 is a new submarine reactor design intended for the four Dreadnought boats that will replace the Vanguard class. The statement reports progress against the current plan, rather than completed reactor installation, sea trials or commissioning.