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Rolls-Royce Completes $1 Billion Investment in Indiana, Cementing Indianapolis as One of the Most Advanced Engine Manufacturing and Test Campuses in the World

27 August 2026

Decade-long modernization strengthens the U.S. defense industrial base and supports programs including the B-52, C-130J, MV-75, and MQ-25

Decade-long modernization strengthens the U.S. defense industrial base and supports programs including the B-52, C-130J, MV-75, and MQ-25

INDIANAPOLIS — Aug. 27, 2026 — Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) today marked the completion of a $1 billion, decade-long investment in its Indiana manufacturing, assembly, and test facilities- reinforcing the company’s position as a cornerstone of America’s defense industrial base and one of the state’s leading advanced-manufacturing employers.

Adam Riddle, President, Defense, and CEO, Rolls-Royce North America, said:

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This billion-dollar investment is about more than buildings and test cells — it is about delivering for the American warfighter, on time and at the standard our customers expect. We made this investment because it was the right thing to do for U.S. national security and for the future of Rolls-Royce.”

The investment — the largest the company has made in the United States — modernized advanced manufacturing across the Indianapolis campus and added full engine-test capability, including new ground test facilities, and an altitude test facility in West Lafayette. More Rolls-Royce defense products are built in Indianapolis than anywhere else in the world.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun, said:

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Rolls-Royce has called Indiana home for three decades, and this billion-dollar investment is a vote of confidence in Hoosier workers and our state. Advanced manufacturing like this is exactly what keeps Indiana’s economy strong and growing. We are proud that Indiana is home to Rolls-Royce in the U.S., and we look forward to their continued success for generations to come.”

The campus tests and builds engines for a range of defense and commercial platforms, including future engines for the U.S. Air Force B-52 strategic bomber and the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne, as well as current engines for the V-22 Osprey, the U.S. Navy’s MQ-25A Stingray and the C-130J.

Indiana U.S. Senator Todd Young, said:

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This investment is a testament to the hard-working Hoosiers who power this facility. Rolls-Royce understands the importance of producing advanced military technologies here in the United States, and this billion-dollar investment shows that Indiana is leading the way in meeting the needs of our defense industrial base. I look forward to working with Rolls-Royce to ensure we capitalize on this investment and the future work that it will bring to our state. “

Rolls-Royce employs approximately 3,500 people in Indianapolis, including a skilled UAW workforce, and supports thousands more jobs through its Indiana supply chain.

Indiana Senator Jim Banks, said:

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The engines built in Indianapolis power the aircraft our warfighters depend on, and this investment strengthens the American defense industrial base at a moment when we need it most. Rolls-Royce is proving that we can manufacture the most advanced military technology in the world right here in Indiana. I am proud to support the men and women of this workforce and the vital role Indiana plays in keeping our nation secure.”

Across the United States, Rolls-Royce has invested more than $1.5 billion in its facilities and nearly $2.5 billion in research and development over the past decade. In 2024 the company’s U.S. operations contributed $6.2 billion to the national economy and, including R&D spillover, supported more than 30,000 jobs across 26 states. Every dollar the U.S. government invests in Rolls-Royce returns an estimated four dollars to the U.S. economy.

Indiana Congressman André D. Carson, said:

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Indiana is proud of our manufacturing history and the opportunities manufacturing provides for workers. Rolls Royce’s presence in Indiana is three decades strong and counting, and this is its largest ever investment in Indiana yet -- proof this legacy is only getting stronger. I’m grateful for Rolls Royce’s partnership in supporting our workers and our nation’s national security.”

Indiana Congressman Marlin Stutzman, said:

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This new investment by Rolls-Royce will bring growth, excitement, and an economic boom to the Hoosier state. We’re glad to see Rolls-Royce’s continued investments into our communities and see them prioritize having a Made in America label on their products.”

Indiana Congresswoman Erin Houchin, said:

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Today, we are celebrating the best of what our state has to offer and the continued strength of our economy. This $1 billion investment by Rolls-Royce illustrates our world-class manufacturing tradition and highly skilled workforce, keeping Indiana at the top of the defense sector supply chain. Companies continue to choose Indiana because they know Hoosiers have the skills, work ethic, and determination to get the job done. This investment will help ensure Indiana remains a national leader in manufacturing for years to come.“

Indiana Congressman Jefferson Shreve, said:

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After a decade and $1 billion in investment, Rolls-Royce now builds more defense products in Indianapolis than anywhere else in the world. The company bet on Indiana. Hoosier workers delivered. The engines made here power and protect America’s warfighters. This investment will keep that critical work — and the skilled jobs behind it — here at home for decades to come.”

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, said:

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Rolls-Royce has been a longstanding part of Indianapolis for generations. This significant investment is a testament to our skilled workforce, strong automotive legacy, and our city’s position as a global leader in advanced manufacturing. We are grateful Rolls-Royce continues to choose Indianapolis as a home for growth, and we look forward to the opportunities this commitment will bring to our community.”

The Indianapolis campus is also home to LibertyWorks, the company’s advanced-research organization, which has worked at the forefront of high-temperature materials and propulsion for decades, anchored by a $75 million, 10-year alliance with Purdue University.

About Rolls-Royce Holdings plc
  1. Rolls-Royce is a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. Our products and service packages help our customers meet the growing need for power across multiple industries; enable governments to equip their armed forces with the power required to protect their citizens; and connect people, societies, cultures and economies together.
  2. In the U.S., Rolls-Royce employs more than 5,000 people and supports hundreds of American suppliers in 34 locations across 26 states. Operations contributed $6.2 billion to the U.S. economy in 2024. 
  3. Rolls-Royce has a local presence in 47 countries and customers in over a hundred more, including airlines and aircraft leasing companies, armed forces and navies, and marine and industrial customers.
  4. Through our multi-year transformation program, we are building a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing Rolls-Royce. We are building the financial capacity and agility to allow us to successfully develop and deliver the products that will support our customers through the energy transition.
  5. Annual underlying revenue was $27.05 billion in 2025, and underlying operating profit was $4.7 billion.
  6. Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is a publicly traded company (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY, LEI: 213800EC7997ZBLZJH69)

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