NEW DELHI: Rolls-Royce has introduced the signing of a long-term settlement with Azad Engineering to fabricate and provide advanced parts for defence plane engines.
By this strategic partnership, Hyderabad-based Azad Engineering will be a part of the worldwide provide chain for advanced class parts for Rolls-Royce’s technologically superior aero engines.
Alex Zino, Government Vice President — Enterprise Growth and Future Programmes and Head of World Networks, Rolls-Royce, stated: “Sturdy collaboration has been on the coronary heart of Rolls-Royce’s journey of success in India. As we work in direction of strengthening the defence ecosystem, we’re pleased to broaden our provide chain in India in partnership with Azad Engineering. The sourcing of advanced parts from India for aero engine programmes additional advances the objective of functionality creation within the nation.”
Abhishek Singh, Senior Vice President — Defence, India and South-East Asia, Rolls-Royce, stated: “The settlement with Azad Engineering is one other important step for Rolls-Royce in direction of harnessing the potential of Indian firms to contribute to the defence manufacturing ecosystem. This reiterates our dedication to constructing our presence in India by means of native partnerships, furthering the imaginative and prescient of an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.”
Rakesh Chopdar, Founder and CEO, Azad Engineering, stated: “We’re honoured to be chosen as a strategic companion by Rolls-Royce to make crucial and sophisticated parts for defence plane engines. Bringing these crucial parts to India not solely showcases the capabilities of Azad Engineering, but in addition represents a pivotal second for India’s aerospace and defence business, demonstrating the nation’s rising prowess in superior manufacturing.”
Rolls-Royce has a robust ecosystem in India, encompassing strategic native partnerships, joint ventures, sturdy provide chain, wealthy expertise pool, engineering functionality, digital options and repair supply capabilities.