As the second largest provider of defence aero-engine products and services globally, Rolls-Royce is exploring business opportunities in the Indian defence sector through ‘Make in India’.

Key strategic partner Rolls-Royce has been a key strategic partner to the Indian Air Force (IAF) since 1933. Currently, the Indian Military has over 750 Rolls-Royce engines.

“The company will utilise the forthcoming Aero India to demonstrate how our long-term commitment to the country, combined with our innovative technologies, makes us the natural ‘Make in India’ partner,” said Kishore Jayaraman, President, Rolls-Royce India and South Asia.

The 10th Aero India will be held in Bengaluru from February 18-22.

At the premier aerospace and defence event, the company is planning to feature three examples of its innovative propulsion systems — the Adour, which powers the Hawk trainer, the Trent 700 from the Airbus A330 tanker aircraft, and the C-130J’s AE2100 engine.

Steven Gillard, Vice-President, Customer Business – Defence, Rolls-Royce, added, “India and Rolls-Royce share a common desire to grow and develop the Indian aerospace industry. This desire is built on a successful partnership that has seen Rolls-Royce working together with India’s Armed Forces since 1933.”

Strong partnership The company has been helping to drive the indigenisation of the Indian defence industry through our strong in-country partnerships.

“We are also committed to delivering the Government’s ‘Make in India’ vision that aims to position India as a global manufacturing hub. We are excited about Aero India and are honoured to be part of one of the most significant events in the global defence calendar,” said Gillard.

The Adour is a collaborative engine between Rolls-Royce and Turbomeca with the thrust range from 5,240 lbf dry to 8,430 lbf with reheat.

The engine is available as a complete power unit, with or without thrust augmentation, using reheat. The Jaguar has flown with Rolls-Royce Adour Mk811 since 1981 and the Adour Mk871 has been powering the new Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer, used to train the next-generation of Indian pilots.

The Trent 700 is the first engine in the highly successful Trent family. It has established itself as the engine of choice on the A330 with over 57 per cent of the market. Trent 700 engines will power the new French A330 MRTT aircraft.

AE 2100 turboprop is a two-shaft design with a 14-stage compressor driven by a two-stage High Pressure turbine. The AE 2100, powering the C-130J, has further strengthened Rolls-Royce’s relationship with the Indian defence forces.

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