Rolls-Royce completes $1 billion Indiana defense hub, hailed as Trump-era reshoring success

Rolls-Royce announced the completion of its ten-year, $1 billion investment in Indiana, which began in 2015 with a $600 million overhaul of its Indianapolis campus and later added $400 million for military-aircraft engine test facilities. The newly-built sites are intended to produce powerplants for the Department of Defense’s B-52 bombers, C-130J transports, MV-75 Cheyenne and MQ-25A Stingray drones. Adam Riddle, head of the company’s defense division and North American CEO, said the spending supports U.S. warfighters and national security.

The White House, through spokeswoman Olivia Wales, described the milestone as proof that President Trump’s tariff and reshoring policies are delivering the largest manufacturing return to America. The announcement follows similar onshoring moves by GE Aerospace and AI-drone maker Skydio, highlighting a broader trend across defense and other sectors.