Reliance's Rolls-Royce engine pact could benefit India's defence sector over 10-15 years - CNBC TV18

A Reliance Industries–Rolls-Royce partnership could support India’s defence sector’s ambitions in fighter-engine development over the next 10-15 years, according to industry commentary cited by CNBC TV18. Air Marshal Anil Chopra said the tie-up is an important step toward developing indigenous aero-engine technology, noting that only a few countries can build advanced aircraft engines. Another analyst, Amit Anwani of PL Capital Group, said the arrangement could help ease a supply constraint that has slowed India’s fighter programmes and may increase private-sector participation in defence manufacturing. Reliance plans to partner with Rolls-Royce to develop an indigenous combat aircraft engine for the AMCA programme, covering design, development, manufacturing and delivery as described in an August 14 exchange filing.