Bengaluru, Sep 18 (KNN) Global aerospace and defence power systems company Rolls-Royce has inaugurated its newly expanded Global Capability and Innovation Centre in Bengaluru.

The facility will host a significant portion of the company’s global digital capabilities and enterprise services team, along with engineering teams supporting its Civil Aerospace and Defence businesses.

The company stated that this centre is set to become its largest capability hub worldwide, offering support across its Civil, Defence and Power Systems divisions.

The expansion also aligns with Rolls-Royce’s plan to double its sourcing from India over the next five years, aiming to accelerate the integration of Indian suppliers into its global supply chain.

At the launch event, Helen McCabe, Chief Financial Officer of Rolls-Royce plc, emphasised India’s importance in the company’s global growth journey.

She said the centre reinforces Rolls-Royce’s long-term commitment to India, with a focus on building local capabilities, nurturing talent, and deepening partnerships.

“Our aim is to co-create solutions with our teams and partners and deliver greater value for customers in India and across the world,” she noted.

M.B. Patil, Government of Karnataka’s Minister for Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, highlighted Rolls-Royce’s legacy in India—from licensed engine production with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to supporting India’s armed forces and driving digital innovation from Bengaluru. Lindy Cameron, the British High Commissioner to India, was also present.

Rolls-Royce noted that it is undergoing a multi-year transformation to become a more competitive, resilient, and growing business.

With a 90-year presence in India, the company currently powers various platforms of the Indian Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard and Army with over 1,400 engines, and employs over 3,000 people across its ecosystem, including 2,000 skilled engineers contributing to global programmes.