Rolls-Royce has commenced testing of its AE 1107 engine to support prototype delivery for the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) programme. The MV-75 FLRAA has been designated a top modernisation priority by the U.S. Army, aimed at delivering increased speed, range and lethality for future operations.

The next-generation aircraft will be powered by two Rolls-Royce AE 1107F engines, representing the latest evolution of a propulsion system long trusted by the U.S. military. The engines are designed to provide high power density and incorporate cyber-compliant controls and survivability technologies.

Candice Bineyard, Director of U.S. Business Development and Future Programs for Rolls-Royce Defence, said the company continues to work closely with the U.S. Army and industry partners to deliver an ultra-modern propulsion solution. She noted that the AE 1107F engines offer a proven, low-risk option within a fully integrated system design, and that the start of engine testing marks a critical milestone in delivering this capability to service members.

Engine testing is being conducted at Rolls-Royce’s advanced manufacturing campus in Indianapolis. The site is the company’s largest facility in the United States, with more than $1 billion invested over the past decade in technology enhancements, facility upgrades and test capabilities. These investments are intended to support U.S. Department of Defence programmes, including the MV-75 FLRAA.