# Rolls-Royce plans B-52 engine production in Indianapolis

Rolls-Royce announced a plan to manufacture parts and assemble a military version of the BR725 turbofan engine in Indianapolis, if it wins a U.S. Air Force competition to re-engine the B-52H bomber fleet.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2019-02-25
- Where: Indianapolis, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: BR725 turbofan engine
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Rolls-Royce](https://endata.com/companies/984.md)

## Sources

- [aviationweek.com](https://aviationweek.com/defense/rolls-royce-picks-indianapolis-b-52-re-engine-bid), 2019-02-25: "Rolls-Royce announced on Feb. 25 a plan to manufacture parts and assemble a military version of the BR725 turbofan engine in Indianapolis."

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