Mumbai, Aug. 14 -- Reliance Industries Limited and Rolls-Royce have announced their strategic intent to partner on the design, development, manufacturing and delivery of a sovereign indigenous combat engine for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.

As part of the proposed partnership, the two companies will explore setting up a dedicated Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex in India.

The facility is envisaged as a centre of excellence for power and propulsion technology and will bring together Rolls-Royce's expertise in advanced engines and Reliance's industrial and manufacturing capabilities.

In an official statement, Reliance stated that "The partnership will offer a compelling proposition for joint development of the AM...