Aerospace

Rolls Royce in talks with DRDO to rev up AMCA engines

To discuss the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Engine, a group from the Defence Research and Development Organization met with representatives from Rolls Royce, based in the UK.

By 2028, India's AMCA fifth-generation fighter jet prototype may fly.

To discuss the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Engine, a group from the Defence Research and Development Organization met with representatives from Rolls Royce, based in the UK. India would keep the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for High Thrust Low Bypass Engines (110kn+) under this joint venture.

The Director General of the DRDO, Ms. Chandrika Kaushik, and the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr. Vikram Doraiswamy, were present at a presentation that was held at the Rolls Royce facility, per tweets from the Indian High Commission in London. Additionally, as shown by one of the posters, the presentation was about the AMCA Engine, as seen by the photos in the tweets.

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The president of Rolls-Royce India and South Asia, Kishore Jayaraman, is quoted as saying that in the event of a collaboration, the Indian government would hold the intellectual property (IP) rights to the engines. India would require IP to tune and develop its engines in the future. In addition, IP guarantees that engines may be sold to third parties and that India is not subject to geopolitical veto power by the United Kingdom.

According to Jayaraman, Rolls Royce is committed to the co-creation philosophy because, in the end, when organizations co-create, they build intellectual property, and the IP is developed locally. A product’s supply chain and services model may grow in India if it is created and produced there. He claims that this promotes a new environment for the Indian aviation industry.

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A Eurojet EJ200 version with 110–120KN thrust is available from Rolls Royce. The joint venture between SAFRAN and DRDO is based on the M88 engine base type and is envisaged with complete ToT.

Since the NGFA 110kn+ is not anticipated to start development until 2030, there is currently no agreement in place between DRDO and RR. A shared IP is also taken into consideration in addition to an Indian-only IP, depending on the overall cost of the engine project.

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Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.