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14 July 2026 • Rolls-Royce powers newly commissioned INS Mahendragiri with four mtu 12V 396 TE54 sets • Rolls-Royce's mtu solutions also powers INS Agray and INS Dunagiri commissioned by the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi on 21 June 2026 • This marks a significant milestone in India's Naval modernisation and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
This is in continuation of the momentum where earlier, on 21 June 2026, the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, presided over the commissioning of three Indian Naval ships. Of these, INS Agray and INS Dunagiri are also powered by Rolls-Royce's mtu solutions. INS Agray, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) of the Arnala Class, is propelled by three mtu 20V 4000 M93L, enabling a maximum speed of 25 knots and providing superior manoeuvrability in shallow waters. INS Dunagiri, like INS Mahendragiri, is a Nilgiri-class stealth guided missile frigate, and is equipped with four mtu 12V 396 TE54 generator sets. 
Rolls-Royce has supplied offshore oil and gas shipping company Starnav Servicos Maritimos of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with 40 mtu 16V 4000 M33S engines to power ten new vessels for Brazilian energy company Petrobras. The engines, delivered in two phases, will be installed in gensets providing on-board power for six platform supply vessels and four oil spill response vessels built by shipbuilder Detroit Brasil Ltda. Image by Rolls-Royce Group plc.
G S Selwyn, Executive Vice President of Rolls-Royce in India and Managing Director of Rolls-Royce Power Systems in India added: "We take great pride in supporting the Indian Navy with our power and propulsion solutions, as part of our shared commitment to India's maritime security. Our technology is designed to deliver dependable performance and operational assurance, and we remain dedicated to supporting the mission readiness of the fleet, ensuring the Indian Navy is equipped to meet its operational objectives." Rolls-Royce strengthens defence capability by providing scalable, future-ready technologies that enhance collective security and enable partner nations to build resilient, sovereign forces. The company's solutions reinforce defence architectures, support long-term stability, and ensure that nations remain prepared, protected, and capable of safeguarding peace. These recent commissions highlight Rolls-Royce's ongoing partnership with the Indian Navy, supporting indigenous shipbuilding and enhancing India's maritime defence capabilities through reliable, high-performance propulsion and power generation solutions. 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. The Nilgiri-class frigates represent a new generation of multi-mission stealth guided-missile warships, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (MDL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) for the Indian Navy and the commissioning of INS Mahendragiri is a significant milestone in India's Naval modernization. 
INS Dunagiri is a Nilgiri-class stealth guided missile frigate, and is equipped with four mtu 12V 396 TE54 generator sets. Image by Rolls-Royce Group plc. 
INS Agray, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) of the Arnala Class, is propelled by three mtu 20V 4000 M93L, enabling a maximum speed of 25 knots and providing superior manoeuvrability in shallow waters. Image by Rolls-Royce Group plc. Rolls-Royce Group plc press release 
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