We are the second largest producer of jet engines in the world and already have a large footprint in the US with over $2 billion invested and 6,000 employees. We add $8.6 billion to the US economy.
We have a long and successful history as a propulsion provider for the US Department of Defense. For the B-52 Re-Engining Program, Rolls-Royce will offer an F130, based on the BR725 business jet engine, and the engine will be produced in the US. The F130 engine based on the BR725 is a perfect fit for the B-52 with flight proven reliability, superb life cycle cost, and low integration risk.
We are a long-term partner in innovation and have invested over $1 billion in US Research & Development over the last five years. Rolls-Royce Digital Engineering capability has been developed over decades and is ready for the B-52 Re-Engining Program. We have proven our capability in rapid prototyping and are ready now to support any level of rapid prototyping needed.