New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to dedicate a manufacturing facility of Tata Advanced Systems in Morocco during his two-day visit to the North African nation, beginning September 21, the defence ministry announced on Saturday.

The new facility at Berrechid will produce wheeled armoured personnel carriers and is notable for being the first-ever Indian defence manufacturing plant established in Africa. This marks a significant milestone, reflecting the expanding global footprint of India’s defence industry under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative.

Singh’s visit will also be historic as it will be the first-ever trip to Morocco by an Indian defence minister. During his stay, he is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with his Moroccan counterpart, Abdeltif Loudiyi.

The establishment of this manufacturing plant underscores India’s growing collaboration and strategic partnership with Morocco, boosting defence manufacturing capabilities overseas.

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