British engineering company Rolls-Royce
plans to expand its presence in India in the defence, civil aviation and energy
sectors
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British engineering
company Rolls-Royce plans to expand its presence in India in the defence, civil
aviation and energy sectors.
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The company’s India
strategy is linked to military engine development, local manufacturing and
nuclear energy opportunities.
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Rolls-Royce is expanding
its military engine programme in India.
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The company is
considering co-development opportunities for next-generation fighter jet
engines.
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The proposed engine
belongs to the 120 kilonewton thrust category.
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This thrust category is
used for fighter aircraft propulsion.
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The company has offered
full technology transfer to India.
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The proposal also
includes intellectual property ownership rights.
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The expansion plan
includes localisation of engine manufacturing for the Indian Army, Navy and
Coast Guard.
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The proposed fighter jet
engine co-development aims to support the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft
programme.
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AMCA is India’s
indigenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft project.
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Rolls-Royce also plans to
increase its supply chain sourcing in India.
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In February 2026, Tufan
Erginbilgic met Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
¨ The meeting discussed the company’s commitment to India’s “Viksit Bharat” vision and its expansion plans in the country.
¨ By May 2026, Shashi Mukundan had been appointed to lead the company’s activities in defence, civil aviation and nuclear energy in India.
