Pune-based Bharat Forge subsidiary Kalyani Strategic Service Ltd. (KKSL) and Rolls-Royce Marine North America has signed an initial pact for naval marine propulsors. The pact may include, but is not limited to, design and development, licensed manufacturing, pre-sales, and sales support; installation, commissioning, testing and aftermarket services and support. This strategic collaboration is aimed at indigenously developing of niche naval propulsion technologies and products for the Indian Navy by KKSL. Besides, this new pact is expected to enable the creation of a local supply chain ecosystem in India for controllable pitch propellers and shafting,