Mag-nificent News For Firm Netting Funding To Develop Submarine Motors

British firm Magtec has won funding from the U.K. Ministry of Defence to develop revolutionary stealthy Permanent Magnet Motors (PMM) for 26 Royal Navy submarines.

The Rotherham-based SME has secured a grant via the MoD’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), which is running an initiative called the Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP).

Under the DTEP programme, Magtec will receive a government grant worth 50 percent of the project value. It will be partnering with Scottish engineering company MacTaggart Scott to develop the PMM motors.

As per a Magtec press statement: “Stealth is the backbone of modern naval warfare. A submarine’s ability to remain undetected determines its effectiveness in surveillance, deterrence, and combat.

“Traditional propulsion systems generate noise and heat signatures that can be tracked by enemy forces. Magtec’s next-generation Permanent Magnet Motor technology will virtually eliminate these vulnerabilities, giving U.K. submarines an unrivaled tactical advantage.”

The firm described the project as “a world-first in nuclear submarine propulsion.” Its Chief Technical Officer Marcus Jenkins noted: “This isn’t just an improvement — it’s a complete shift in how submarines will operate.

“Our Permanent Magnet Motors will deliver unmatched power and efficiency while slashing weight, noise, and maintenance needs. This is a monumental advancement in defence technology.”

Managing Director Andy Gilligan added: “Magtec has always been at the forefront of electrification, and this project is proof of our ability to deliver world-class defence solutions.

“The technology we’re developing will provide the Royal Navy with an operational advantage that was once thought impossible.”

• You can read more details on the Magtec website and the DASA website