Rolls-Royce Proposes Full IP Transfer for AMCA Engine Development

In a move that could significantly bolster India's indigenous defense capabilities, Rolls-Royce has proposed a revolutionary collaboration for the development of the engine for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). Alex Zino, the company's future programs chief, has committed to a complete transfer of intellectual property (IP) rights to India for a jointly developed engine.

This unprecedented offer is a departure from traditional models, empowering India with full ownership of the engine's technology. The collaboration is aimed at fostering knowledge transfer and indigenous capabilities, going beyond mere production or licensing agreements.

"We are ready to deepen our partnership with India by designing and developing aero engines in collaboration with Indian entities," Zino stated, highlighting Rolls-Royce's commitment to joint development and knowledge sharing. He also emphasized the rarity of such an offer, signaling the company's high regard for this potential partnership.

Furthermore, Zino stated that Rolls-Royce is working closely with India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to propose solutions that transfer capabilities to India, develop IP, and establish manufacturing in India for both national security and potential export in the future.

This collaboration, if realized, could be a game-changer for India's aerospace industry, establishing the country as a self-reliant force in aero-engine development with the potential to become a global exporter of its expertise.

 

[Akshat]

because they know that they don’t want one more or will get the funding to get one more and wanted to use Navy’s Rafale along with the ever only 36 Rafale’s.

Yet we got more Rafales than the failed planes like F18 or EF or FGFA or Gripen or F16 (from Indian perspective).

 

[Akshat]

A MoU was signed which stated that a brand new engine will be designed and developed and manufactured in India. Currently they are working out on who develops what, technology requirement, work share agreement, technology involved, machinery required etc. So a deal is going to be signed in a more detailed contract that specifies everything which only happens after a firm commitment was given by the MoU where a signed deal follows.

MoU is not a deal. They are not binding and either side can move out at any point.

 

[Sandeep]

Nope, MoU is an indication of both sides willing to discuss the plans in greater detail. It is by no means an assurance of an order.

MoUs can showcase potential deals, but they are very rarely legally binding. For instance, Malaysia had, at one point, signed an MoU for the Tejas, but they ended up procuring the FA-50. Similarly, while Argentina signed a MoU last year for the LCH and LUH, it doesn't mean they'll buy them for sure.

A memorandum of understanding is a formal document and agreement that states the intention, purpose and steps to be taken to achieve whatever is signed in the agreement.

This is why they are discussing everything on how to develop an engine, technology involved, work share agreement, machinery requirements, scientific research and knowledge, engineering, price etc. This is a serious agreement that they will make and implement as we would never sign a MoU if we weren’t going to develop an engine with Safran and vice versa.

India never signed a MoU with Malaysia or Argentina on buying the Tejas. Prachand and light utility helicopter. Show me a link to prove it please.

 

[Sandeep]

MoU is not a deal. They are not binding and either side can move out at any point.

They can be legally binding if they include that legally binding provisions within the MoU. Also a MoU is a firm commitment and agreement that India wants to develop an engine with France and neither side would bother if they weren’t serious to develop an engine.

 

[Pad UwU]

The problem is that India and France signed a deal last year to design and develop a brand new engine. RR only just started to clearly say they will give us 100% of the IP, technology and manufacture it all in India. They are late.

Doesn't matter if we sign another deal with other countries and company LMAO 😹😹😹😹 it's called future proofing