New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- British aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce on Thursday announced signing a strategic partnership with Bharat Forge to manufacture fan blades for its Pearl 700 and Pearl 10X engines. This move marks a significant expansion in their collaboration and emphasises Rolls-Royce's commitment to enhancing its supply chain capabilities in India, the company said.

The agreement, signed at Rolls-Royce's Dahlewitz facility near Berlin, extends Bharat Forge's role in supplying precision aerospace components, building on their existing collaboration for the Pearl 700 engine. This partnership is part of Rolls-Royce's broader strategy to double its supply chain sourcing from India by 2030, reflecting its dedication to developing loca...