Rolls-Royce envisions collaborating with Indian Navy for country's first electric warship

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] October 10 (ANI): Rolls-Royce on Thursday expressed its intent to collaborate with the Indian Navy in designing and deploying the country first electric warship, marking a significant step in India journey towards sustainable and future-ready naval power.

Abhishek Singh, Senior Vice President, India and South East Asia, Defence, Rolls-Royce, said the company was well-positioned to support India naval modernisation with a portfolio that includes hybrid-electric and full-electric propulsion systems.

Rolls-Royce is well-positioned to support India naval modernisation with the right mix of products, expertise and experience in delivering integrated hybrid-electric and full-electric propulsion systems, noted Singh

Rolls Royce M30 has set new benchmarks in power, density and reliability, the company is supporting a large installed base of engines across the globe.

We are committed to working closely with the Indian Navy operations to provide next-generation solutions that align with India vision of building a modern and self-reliant defence force, he noted.

According to a press statement, the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group (CSG), led by HMS Prince of Wales, arrived in Mumbai as part of its Indo-Pacific deployment.

The HMS Prince of Wales is powered by Rolls-Royce MT30 marine gas turbine, at the heart of its Integrated Full Electric Propulsion (IFEP) system. Two MT30 gas turbine alternators, each generating 36 MW, together with four medium-speed diesel generators, deliver a combined output of 109 MW, which is enough to power a small town.

Alex Zino, Director of Business Development and Future Programmes, UK and International, Rolls-Royce, said the company was proud to play a central role in powering the Carrier Strike Group. Its visit to India provides a wonderful opportunity to familiarise Indian defence customers with our world-leading naval technologies that can strengthen the Indian Navy operational reach, resilience and readiness, he said.

He added that Rolls-Royce was expanding its supply chain, advanced manufacturing, and defence engineering capabilities in India, positioning itself as a strong partner in the country defence modernisation efforts across air, land and sea domains.

The CSG other vessels, including HMS Richmond and an Astute-class submarine, also feature Rolls-Royce propulsion systems, ranging from the Spey marine gas turbine to nuclear steam raising plants.

With a legacy spanning 90 years in India, Rolls-Royce has established strong local partnerships, academic collaborations, and a robust engineering ecosystem. Over 1,400 Rolls-Royce engines currently power platforms of the Indian Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and Army, supported by a workforce of more than 4,000 across its Indian operations.

Globally, Rolls-Royce is a leading provider of propulsion solutions for advanced maritime programmes. It says the company focus on electrification and hybrid technologies could play a crucial role in India future naval projects, particularly as the nation moves toward developing its first electric warship. (ANI)

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