Rolls-Royce Proposes MT30 Engine and ToT for India's Next-Gen Warships

Rolls-Royce has presented a compelling offer to the Indian Navy, proposing its MT30 marine turbine engine along with a complete Transfer of Technology (ToT) package. This initiative aims to empower India's upcoming fleet of larger warships, including the much-anticipated aircraft carrier.

The MT30 engine boasts a proven track record, notably powering the UK's 65,000-tonne aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth. Its demonstrated capabilities position it as a strong contender for propelling India's future naval giants.

Under the proposed agreement, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a prominent Indian aerospace and defence company, would manufacture the MT30 engine locally. This collaboration would not only fulfill the Indian Navy's propulsion needs but also significantly enhance India's self-reliance in naval technology.

The MT30's versatility is a key advantage, as it can be configured for mechanical, electrical, or hybrid drive configurations. This adaptability allows for tailored solutions to meet the specific requirements of various warship designs.

The Indian Navy's decision regarding the MT30 engine will be pivotal for its future fleet development. If accepted, this partnership with Rolls-Royce has the potential to revolutionize India's naval capabilities, propelling the nation towards a more formidable and self-sufficient maritime force.

 

[sanket]

After Ukraine war GE & RR are options for Marine Turbine Engine, India should Grab either of the opportunity, Mostly RR.

 

[Sunny]

With full TOT we will no longer be affected by any external factors especially for spares. It's a good engine and if price is right, we should go for government to government deal.

 

[NSR]

Wonderful offer.
India must fall head over heels and start negotiations immediately and then sign the agreement at earliest.
No more Zorya gas turbine engines from Ukraine at all.

 

[pity777]

Rolls-Royce's proposal to provide the MT30 engine and Transfer of Technology (ToT) for India's next-gen warships is a significant step towards enhancing India's naval capabilities. This collaboration could boost indigenous defense manufacturing and ensure advanced, reliable propulsion systems for the Indian Navy's future fleet.

 

[Sandeep]

Well it’s good news if they do actually provide 100% of the technology, local production, ability to make changes and is affordable.

According to some news it’s claimed that we will use the engines for our next generation of 8 stealth corvettes so if this is part of that deal then we should take it. If we get another similar deal with France or the USA then we should look at what they are offering and the benefits it brings to it.

 

[Rajesh]

RR can form a jv company with kalyani&hal which is also a component supplier for them. Even the trent 800 engines from which mt30 is derived can also be made under this jv so Indian carriers can use a made in india engine reducing dependency. It all depend on wheather it is just 100 percent assembling or 100 percent manufacturing.

 

[Anant]

Well it’s good news if they do actually provide 100% of the technology, local production, ability to make changes and is affordable.

According to some news it’s claimed that we will use the engines for our next generation of 8 stealth corvettes so if this is part of that deal then we should take it. If we get another similar deal with France or the USA then we should look at what they are offering and the benefits it brings to it.

Almost all of the technology and local production is about as far as it'll go. Making changes may be a step too far.

The Germans and Italians did that with South Korea, only for the Koreans to start selling the Type 209-1200 submarine and Lerici-class MCMVs to other customers.

 

[Vineet Sharma]

Out of all three forces, I believe Navy the most because of their record hence let them decide what they want.. I won't think if this is credible offer as per them, they will let it go

 

[Pramkumar]

Navy should go steady with Marine engines based on the Kaveri Marine engine program, Which will make them truly 100% self dependent instead of at the mercy of some western powers.

 

[Pad UwU]

This looks so tempting 🤤😋
We should not pass this opportunity...
But if GoI and Navy got choosie and disregard this offer we will be having another big big delay issues again to future bigger ships in the future.... China will be having fun poking us around again and again

 

[Pad UwU]

After Ukraine war GE & RR are options for Marine Turbine Engine, India should Grab either of the opportunity, Mostly RR.

Yes RR already offering us a chicken dinner with gravy sauce on it plays some side dishes already.... GoI and Navy should start signing up deal faster so we will not be surprise of China's poking around

 

[Pad UwU]

Navy should go steady with Marine engines based on the Kaveri Marine engine program, Which will make them truly 100% self dependent instead of at the mercy of some western powers.

Would you willing to wait for 1 or 2 decades for Kaveri marine engine to be comparable to RR MTU engine????🙃😜

 

[PKPRS]

After Ukraine war GE & RR are options for Marine Turbine Engine, India should Grab either of the opportunity, Mostly RR.

It's a great engine but British ?

 

[Buck]

To throw away such a golden opportunity would be a huge mistake, if we learned how to make engines used 65000 displacement, we would essentially be able to indigenously make engines for larger or smaller such carriers as per our requirement and learn the know how on how such technology works.

 

[vikrant rao]

India should consider the deal as long as there is FULL ToT and no caveats attached. However, can anyone trust the British or Americans once they obtain a chokehold on supply of critical components?? ToT never includes the most sensitive tech and then there's remote sabotage and backdoors to consider? Let's not forget MT30 problems with the QE2 aircraft carrier and the various problems associated with that white elephant's propulsion systems kept under wraps to electronics and other issues! They seem desperate at this stage and India needs to make full use of whatever it can learn and improve upon. Indians also already have a successful JV with the Russians after success of Brahmos for devpt of Project XX-type Destroyer class ships engines.