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Rolls-Royce Awarded $36.5 Million U.S. Navy Contract for CMV-22 Engines
Rolls-Royce Corp. has secured a $36.5 million firm-fixed-price contract from the U.S. Navy for the production and delivery of engines for the CMV-22 Osprey aircraft. The U.S. Department of Defense announced the award on Monday, highlighting the continued role of the company's Indianapolis-based operations in supporting naval aviation.
Contract Details
The contract specifies the production and delivery of 10 1107C Lot 28 engines. All work will be performed at the Rolls-Royce facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, with an expected completion date of May 2028.
According to the official announcement, the full contract amount is being obligated at the time of the award, sourced from the Navy's fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement funds. The Naval Air Systems Command, located in Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.
AdContext and Implications
This award provides a stable production order for Rolls-Royce's defense segment, which manufactures the powerful turboshaft engines required for the V-22 Osprey family of tiltrotor aircraft. The CMV-22B is the Navy's specific variant, used for the critical carrier onboard delivery (COD) mission, transporting personnel and high-priority cargo to aircraft carriers at sea.
The contract, designated N0001926C0110, was awarded on a non-competitive basis. Such sole-source contracts are common for highly specialized military hardware where a single manufacturer provides a proprietary system, ensuring continuity and standardization for the military's fleet.