Rolls Royce US Military Partnership2 Mar 2026 08:01
Rolls-Royce supplies the U.S. military with advanced aero-engines, naval propellers, and power solutions, primarily manufactured in Indianapolis.
Key supplies include engines for the V-22 OspreyC-130JGlobal Hawk, and the future B-52 re-engining program, alongside propulsion for Navy ships and submarine components.
Key Supplies to the U.S. Military
Aerospace Engines:
AE 1107C: Powers the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.
AE 2100: Used in C-130J transport aircraft.
AE 3007H: Powers the MQ-4C Triton and RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft.
F130: Selected for the B-52 Stratofortress re-engining program.
T56: Powers legacy C-130 aircraft.
LiftSystem: Powers the F-35B Lightning II.
Naval & Marine:
Propellers & Waterjets: Produces controllable pitch propellers and waterjets for the U.S. Navy surface fleet and submarines (e.g., Littoral Combat Ships).
MT30 Marine Gas Turbines: Power solutions for naval vessels.
Defense Technology & Land Systems:
MTU Engines: Supplied for various military land vehicles.
Nuclear Systems: Developing micro-reactor technology for the military through Project Pele.
Advanced Technology: Developing hypersonics and engines for future FLRAA (Future Long Range Assault Aircraft).
Rolls-Royce has a significant footprint in the U.S., with a $1 billion investment in their Indianapolis manufacturing hub.