Rolls-Royce to 'Protect, Power, and Connect' Viksit Bharat: Alex Zino

Backed by the UK govt, Rolls-Royce is also exploring co-developing and co-manufacturing the engine for India's planned fifth-generation fighter plane, with IP ownership in India

British engine-maker Rolls-Royce announced its plans to at least double its supply-chain sourcing from India. It is also exploring co-developing and co-manufacturing the engine for India’s planned fifth-generation fighter plane. Against this backdrop, ALEX ZINO, executive vice-president, business development and future programmes, Rolls-Royce (Defence), discussed the company’s three-pillar strategy with Bhaswar Kumar at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru. Edited excerpts:

 

What do you bring to the table for India's military aircraft engine ambitions and requirements?

 

While we have been in India for 90 years and making in India for 68 years, we now see an opportunity for a step change