Aerospace giant Rolls-Royce is exploring opportunities to establish maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in India for the AE2100 engine used by the Indian Air Force, aligning with the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Vision 2035 roadmap. The initiative aims to strengthen bilateral defense ties and enhance local capabilities, with Rolls-Royce planning to double its sourcing from India over the next five years. By cultivating partnerships and focusing on co-development, the company seeks to position India as a strategic partner in global aerospace supply chains, thus fostering innovation and technology sharing which will ultimately benefit India’s defense capabilities.