{
  "id": 1011916,
  "title": "Reliance rides Rolls-Royce for rare foray into defence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/reliance-rides-rolls-royce-for-rare-foray-into-defence",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-14T13:06:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/reliance-industries-rolls-royce-to-partner-on-indigenous-amca-combat-engine/articleshow/133242332.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Reliance Industries has ventured into the defense sector by partnering with British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce. The collaboration aims to design, develop, manufacture, and deliver an indigenous combat engine for India's advanced medium combat aircraft program. The alliance combines Rolls-Royce's advanced propulsion and engine technology with Reliance Industries' manufacturing, technology, and execution capabilities. According to the statement, the partnership will create an end-to-end Indian capability for aero-engine development, testing, production, and through-life support. However, the Indian defense sector's growing private participation is a concern for Safran, a French company shortlisted to develop next-generation fighter jet engines for the AMCA program. The partnership is a step towards India's goal of achieving strategic autonomy in critical defense technologies and reducing import dependence, aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Reliance Industries, Rolls-Royce partner to make engine for India’s AMCA programme",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/reliance-industries-rolls-royce-partner-to-make-engine-for-indias",
        "published": "2026-08-14T12:45:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}