Bharat Forge Arm, Rolls Royce Join Hands To Indigenously Develop Niche Naval Propulsion Technologies For Indian Navy

Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rolls-Royce Marine North America to develop naval propulsion systems for the Indian market.

The agreement includes a partnership between KSSL and Rolls-Royce for the licensed manufacturing, design and development, pre-sales and sales support, installation, testing, commissioning, and aftermarket services and support of the propulsion systems.

The goal of this partnership is to establish a local supply chain ecosystem in India for the Controllable Pitch Propellers and Shafting systems required by the Indian Navy.

Rolls-Royce President for India and South Asia, Kishore Jayaraman, expressed his commitment to supporting India's naval modernisation vision by offering advanced technology solutions to the Indian armed forces.

He added that the partnership with KSSL/Bharat Forge will strengthen their defense ecosystem in India, building on their history of making in India for India and the world.