FILE PHOTO: Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, designed specifically for the Airbus A350 family of aircraft, are seen on the assembly line at the Rolls-Royce factory in Derby, November 30, 2016.  REUTERS/Paul Ellis/Pool/File Photo
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CNBC TV1828-12-2025, 11:20

Rolls-Royce Eyes India as Third 'Home Market' for Major Defence Expansion

  • Rolls-Royce plans significant investment to make India its third 'home market' after UK, US, and Germany.
  • Focus areas include jet engines for AMCA, naval propulsion, land systems, and advanced engineering.
  • Sashi Mukundan highlights developing next-gen aero engine in India and joint IP ownership.
  • Company to sign MoUs with defence PSUs for Arjun tanks and future combat vehicles.
  • Rolls-Royce emphasizes India's strategic importance due to its scale, policy clarity, and growing defence ecosystem.

Why It Matters: Rolls-Royce targets India as a strategic 'home market' with major investments in defence and engineering.

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