فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Moroccan-Indian relations have witnessed a notable development in the field of defense industries, as the two countries recently held a joint seminar to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in this vital sector. This meeting comes within the framework of Morocco’s strategy aimed at diversifying its sources of armament and building a local industrial base in the military field.
This cooperation has resulted in the signing of an important agreement with India’s Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), aimed at producing advanced combat vehicles on Moroccan soil. This project is considered an important step towards achieving the Moroccan monarch’s vision of modernizing and enhancing the operational capabilities of the Royal Armed Forces.
The plan includes establishing a factory affiliated with Tata Advanced Systems in Morocco (TASM) to produce the WhAP 8×8 ground combat vehicle. The project is expected to achieve a local integration rate starting at 35% and reaching 50%, while creating 90 direct job opportunities and 250 indirect ones, to be completed within a maximum of 36 months.
This cooperation is not limited to mere technology transfer but aims to develop a regional hub for the production of defense equipment, enhancing Morocco’s position as a rising player in the African military industry. Through this partnership, the Kingdom seeks to achieve strategic independence while maintaining fruitful international relations.
This Moroccan-Indian cooperation in the field of defense reflects a shared vision for the future, where both countries aspire to build a strong local industry while maintaining beneficial international partnerships. This seminar affirms Morocco’s ambitions in the field of defense and highlights the Kingdom’s growing importance on the international stage in this vital field.
