Azad Engineering: Supplying Complex Components for Rolls-Royce’s Military Aircraft Engines | Hyderabad News – Times of India

HYDERABAD: Rolls-Royce Plc has inked a long-term agreement with Hyderabad-based Azad Engineering for manufacturing and supplying complex components for its defence aircraft engines.
Azad Engineering informed the bourses on Monday that it will produce and supply critical engine parts for Rolls-Royce’s defence and military aircraft engines.
With this strategic partnership, Azad Engineering will join the global supply chain for complex category components for Rolls-Royce’s technologically advanced aero engines.
According to sources, the agreement has been signed for highly complex and critical rotating components for Rolls-Royce’s defence and military engines for various platforms.
Alex Zino, executive vice president – business development and future programmes and head of global networks, Rolls-Royce, said: “Strong collaboration has been at the heart of Rolls-Royce’s journey of success in India. As we work towards strengthening the defence ecosystem, we are happy to expand our supply chain in India in partnership with Azad Engineering.”
“The sourcing of complex components from India for aero engine programmes further advances the goal of capability creation in the country,” Zino added.
Abhishek Singh, senior vice president – defence, India and South-East Asia, Rolls-Royce, said: “The agreement with Azad Engineering is another significant step for Rolls-Royce towards harnessing the potential of Indian companies to contribute to the defence manufacturing ecosystem. This reiterates our commitment to building our presence in India through local partnerships, furthering the vision of an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.”
Azad Engineering founder & CEO Rakesh Chopdar said: “We are honoured to be chosen as a strategic partner by Rolls-Royce to make critical and complex components for defence aircraft engines. Bringing these critical components to India not only showcases the capabilities of Azad Engineering, but also represents a pivotal moment for India’s aerospace and defence industry, demonstrating the country’s growing prowess in advanced manufacturing.”
Rolls-Royce’s strong ecosystem in India encompasses strategic local partnerships, joint ventures, robust supply chain, rich talent pool, engineering capability, digital solutions and service delivery capabilities.