Rolls-Royce showcases cutting-edge naval power and propulsion during the UK’s Carrier Strike Group tour of India
As the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) sails into Mumbai on its Indo-Pacific deployment, Rolls-Royce is proud to spotlight its advanced power and propulsion technology that underpins the Royal Navy’s frontline capabilities. HMS Prince of Wales, the flagship of this deployment, is powered by Rolls-Royce’s world-leading MT30 marine gas turbine, a benchmark for modern naval propulsion.
At the heart of HMS Prince of Wales’ Integrated Full Electric Propulsion (IFEP) system are two Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine alternators, each producing 36 MW of power. Working in concert with four medium-speed diesel generators, they generate a total of 109 MW – sufficient to power a small town. By enabling such high output from just two gas turbines, MT30 has delivered a step-change in naval propulsion, significantly reducing the number of turbines required, giving navies around the world more efficient, flexible, and reliable solutions for the most demanding missions and facilitating better platform design.
Alex Zino, Director – Business Development and Future Programmes, UK and International, Rolls-Royce said: “The UK’s Carrier Strike Group is a remarkable demonstration of advanced maritime capability and Rolls-Royce is proud to be at the heart of its power and propulsion systems. Its visit to India provides a wonderful opportunity to familiarise Indian defence customers with our world-leading naval technologies that can strengthen the Indian Navy’s operational reach, resilience and readiness.
We have a long history of supporting the mission-readiness of the armed forces, and we are expanding our supply chain, advanced manufacturing, enterprise services, and defence engineering capabilities in India. Combined with our deep technological expertise, this makes us uniquely positioned to enable the modernisation plans of Indian defence customers across air, land and sea domains.”
Abhishek Singh, Senior Vice President – India and South East Asia, Business Development & Future Programmes (Defence), Rolls-Royce: “Rolls-Royce is well-positioned to support India’s naval modernisation with the right mix of products, expertise and experience in delivering integrated hybrid-electric and full-electric propulsion systems. With the MT30 already setting new benchmarks in power density and reliability, and our experience in supporting a large installed base of engines across the globe, we are committed to working closely with our Indian Navy operators to provide next-generation solutions that align with India’s vision of building a modern and self-reliant defence force.”
The other Rolls-Royce powered warships in the UK’s Carrier Strike Group include the HMS Richmond Type 23 destroyer powered by two Rolls-Royce Spey marine gas turbines and four x mtu diesel generators, and an Astute class submarine powered by Rolls-Royce PWR2 nuclear steam raising plant and mtu charging units.
Rolls-Royce will familiarise customers with the MT30s exceptional power density ensures long-term reliability and efficiency to support the ship’s 50-year lifecycle, while also enabling future upgrades such as next-generation radar and energy-intensive weapons systems.
Rolls-Royce’s legacy in India spans 90 years, and encompasses strong strategic local partnerships, knowledge sharing collaborations with academia, joint ventures, robust supply chain, rich talent pool, engineering capability, digital solutions, and service delivery capabilities. Today, over 1400 Rolls-Royce engines power various platforms of the Indian Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard and Army. More than 4000 people work across its ecosystem, including 2800 highly skilled engineers contributing to global development programmes.
With over 80 years of experience in naval defence globally, Rolls-Royce is a leading provider of propulsion solutions on major programmes worldwide. Its extensive portfolio provides advanced technology for naval fleets of today and tomorrow, with the capability to design, build, deliver, and support systems tailored to meet the Indian Navy’s requirements.
Rolls-Royce is also well-positioned with unmatched expertise in naval electrification and hybrid-electric systems, to collaborate with the Indian Navy on pioneering projects, including the design and deployment of the country’s first electric warship – a critical step towards more efficient, sustainable, and future-ready naval power.
