India’s First Overseas Defence Factory in Morocco

On 23rd September 2025, India’s Defence Minister and Morocco’s Defence Minister inaugurated Tata Advanced Systems Ltd’s (TASL) 20,000 sq. metre facility in Berrechid. This is India’s first defence manufacturing plant in Africa and Morocco’s largest.

India-Morocco Defence Cooperation

  • India and Morocco signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen strategic defence partnership.
  • The visit of Defence Minister to Morocco signals a new phase in India-Africa defence cooperation.
  • Defence engagement with African nations includes:
    • Priority at Defence Expos.
    • Increased joint exercises and dialogue.
    • Indian Navy stepping up port calls and expanding bilateral/multilateral naval exercises.

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