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Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce develops and delivers power and propulsion systems for safety-critical uses in the air, at sea and on land. ↗

HeadquartersReston, Virginia ↗
Founded1999 ↗
LeadershipTufan Erginbilgic, Chief Executive ↗
Employees50,000 ↗; 6,000 ↗
Department of War obligations$5.6 billion in prime contracts since fiscal 2022 ↗
OwnershipSubsidiary of Rolls-Royce Holdings ↗
Websitewww.rolls-royce.com ↗

Products

  • The Rolls-Royce LiftSystem is part of the company's defence range. ↗
  • The AE 1107C engine is part of the company's defence range. ↗
  • The T56 turboprop engine is part of the company's defence range. ↗
  • The F130 engine is part of the company's defence range. ↗

Customers

  • Rolls-Royce powers the U.S. Navy's unmanned MQ-25A, which made a successful first flight in April 2026. ↗
  • Rolls-Royce signed a MissionCare Propulsion contract with Sabena technics for the French-German C-130J fleet in July 2026. ↗

Deals since 2020

Apr 202507

Rolls-Royce sells Rolls-Royce's SMS business to Comply365

Buyer: Comply365 · Backed by Liberty Hall Capital Partners

a global provider of safety and compliance management systems

IT and government servicesSource
UndisclosedClosed Apr 7, 2025
Sep 202419

Rolls-Royce sells Rolls-Royce Naval Propulsors and Handling business to Fairbanks Morse Defense

Buyer: Fairbanks Morse Defense · Backed by Arcline Investment Management

Propellers and waterjets for naval applications, and marine handling systems for the deployment and recovery of manned and unmanned craft from naval vessels.

propulsionshipbuilding and maritimeSource
UndisclosedClosed Jul 2026
Sep 202127

Bain Capital Private Equity buys ITP Aero

Seller: Rolls-Royce

an aerospace and engine component supplier: design, manufacturing, assembly, testing and maintenance, repair and overhaul of aeronautical modules and engines for commercial aviation and defence applications

propulsionMRO and sustainmentSource
UndisclosedClosed

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