Rolls-Royce (RR.) share price rises as £200m buyback plan, US Army MV‑75 engine tests and UK SMR momentum dominate today’s headlines (17 Dec 2025)
Rolls-Royce shares rose 2.3% in London on Wednesday to 1,123p after announcing a £200 million interim share buyback set to begin 2 January 2026. The company also reported new engine testing for the U.S. Army and fresh activity around UK small modular reactor sites. No new regulatory filings were posted today. Market cap stood near £93 billion.