Achieving true defence indigenisation requires IP development in-country

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As geopolitical dynamics evolve, India has emerged as a global powerhouse on the back of steady economic growth, a favourable demography, rapid modernization and strong push towards strengthening domestic capabilities across key sectors. In this context India’s focus on building a robust defence ecosystem will bolster its burgeoning geopolitical and economic influence.

India has been rapidly pushing for defence indigenization, essential from both strategic and fiscal considerations and vital to achieving self-reliance. This strong focus on domestic capability building will also have a ripple effect on other industries, catapulting overall economic growth. The Indian government has promoted a multitude of policy and regulatory changes in their sustained efforts to support the growth of the manufacturing sector.

Collaboration is Key

Combat engine technology is one of the critical areas of development on the path of self-reliance. Our experience with global programmes has shown that collaboration is crucial for such development to be accelerated. A global collaboration enables supply chain resilience, defence and security interoperability, and volumes for optimising capital allocation.

India and the UK are committed to deepen defence cooperation as a key pillar of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and have taken significant strides towards strengthening this dialogue. Recent bilateral visits, engagements at the political and bureaucratic leadership and the 2+2 Foreign and Defence Dialogues have focused on discussions regarding defence, security, and industrial cooperation, setting the stage for enhanced collaboration. The time is opportune to take this partnership to the next level through co-creation of both technology and capability that the UK is well-placed to offer.

Joint initiatives not only enhance the process and timelines of design and development, they also facilitate the practical transfer of expertise – the know-why, in addition to the transfer of technology, or the know-how. This approach ensures long-term benefits, particularly IP ownership, that will enable customization, autonomy, and capabilities for future defence programs.

A co-development initiative with the UK that focuses on capability creation in India would allow the country to control the manufacturing and production stages of the programme lifecycle. This will also enable the supply chain ecosystem and defence production capabilities in India the significant potential to generate job opportunities. Such collaboration will further enhance India’s competitiveness in the global defence market, in line with the vision of a Viksit Bharat.

As part of this partnership with the UK Government, Rolls-Royce is keen to participate in co-development opportunities that will create both technology and capability in India, accelerating India’s vision of self-reliance in defence.

Rolls-Royce’s Commitment to India’s Indigenization Goals

Ours in the original ‘Make in India’ story, and over the last nine decades, we have proudly supported the Indian Armed Forces with complex power and propulsion solutions. In addition to transferring combat jet engine technology in India, Rolls-Royce has created and is fostering strong local partnerships that have been central to our growth in this important market.

From manufacturing, assembly and testing capabilities in-country, to engineering, digital and sourcing capabilities, Rolls-Royce has a strong presence and an enhanced ecosystem in India. Today, over 750 Rolls-Royce engines across 10 engine types of power Indian Military aircraft, while 650 mtu engines power the Indian Army’s Arjun Main Battle Tank and numerous vessels of the Indian Navy and Coast Guard. We have 3000 people working across our ecosystem, including 2000+ high-skilled engineers employed in-house and through outsourcing agreements.

Add to this our rich history in engine technology development, and proven track record of successful delivery of advanced power and propulsion solutions for safety-critical applications in the air, at sea, and on land.

With a proven history of capability creation and experience of co-development programmes, Rolls-Royce is well-equipped to meet global standards and support India’s transition from ‘Make in India’ to ‘Design and develop in India, for the world’. As India looks to strengthen its position as a global leader in defence, Rolls-Royce remains committed to being a strategic partner in advancing the country’s defence ecosystem.

To know more about our world-class power and propulsion solutions, preferred by military forces the world over, visit: https://www.rolls-royce.com/products-and-services/defence.aspx

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