After ‘self -sufficient India’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream of ‘Make for the World’ is beginning to come true. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first military vehicle plant of Tata Company in North African country Morocco on Tuesday (September 23, 2025). This is India’s first weapon plant in another country.

Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh clearly said, “Self-reliance for India does not mean isolation, but to develop strategic freedom that can protect your nation independently and at the same time maintain connectivity with global colleagues.”

Big step for India’s defense industry: Rajnath

Rajnath Singh described the establishment of Defense Manufacturing Facility of Tata Advance System Limited (TASL) in Casablanca, Morocco as a historic moment. He said, ‘This is not only for the company, but for the entire Indian Defense Industry.’ Tasl is the subsidiary of Tata Sons. During the ceremony, Moroccan Defense Minister Abdeltif Lodiyi was also present.

APC There will be 12 soldiers seating ability

Spread in about 20 thousand square meters, this facility will manufacture the Advance Armard Combat Vehicle (APC), which is also known as WHAP. The whap vehicle has been prepared by Tata in association with Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). This military vehicle of about 26 tons has a seating capacity of a total of 12 soldiers, including the driver and commander. In the border and bumpy areas of far-flung areas, soldiers can move very fast in these trains.

Atgm And 30-40 mm Will be equipped with gun Whap

The special thing is that whap is an antibius vehicle, which can easily cross the river drains. These trains can also be used in the desert. Due to being used in Morocco, these whap vehicles have had to undergo tough tests in the desert of Africa.

These armored vehicles do not affect the bullet or ammunition. The whap has a gun of 30-40 mm and can be equipped with ATGM i.e. anti-tank guided missile. The troupe commander can firing on the enemy from the roof of the vehicle through a special tart.

This plant will prove beneficial for India and Morocco- Rajnath

Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said, ‘This plant is also a bridge between the region and the global market. Because Morocco is recognized as a natural link between the Gateway-to-Africa and Europe, the Middle East and the Atlantic Ocean.

The Defense Minister said, “On the other hand, India has emerged as a trusted partner of an emerging hub of innovation and global South with its growing industrial and technology base. Therefore, this plant will be beneficial for both countries.

,Make in India, With ,Make with friends, But also doing work- Rajnath

He said, ‘We are also working on’ Make in India ‘in India on’ Make with Friends ‘, under which we will develop and produce cutting-edge technology in collaboration with trusted partners and eventually the benefit of our innovation under Make for the World will be shared with the whole world.’

In September 2024, the Ministry of Defense of Morocco signed an agreement with TASL to make whap armored vehicles. The whap vehicle has been prepared by Tata in collaboration with Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).

Indian Army on border with China Whap Use it

The Indian Army uses these whap vehicles for the movement of soldiers at an altitude of 17 thousand feet in East Ladakh, already bordering China. Apart from this, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is also using these special vehicles against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

According to the agreement, construction of vehicles was to start from TASL plant within 18 months, but the company has started production three months ago .. 100 whap vehicles can be constructed every year from this plant. After that it is believed that these vehicles will be exported to other countries of Africa from the plant.

Rajnath Singh is on Morocco on a two-day visit on 22-23 September. This is the Indian Defense Minister’s first visit to the North African country, which outlines the growing strategic cooperation between the two countries.

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Defense minister Rajnath Leo at this time Morocco Are on a tour 99 percent of Morocco’s population is Muslim. On Monday (September 22, 2025) Morocco the capital of Rabat In addressing the Indian community, he highlighted the secular form of India, which does not discriminate among people of different communities. Rajnath Singh said, ‘Now look at the specialty of India, the terrorists killed our countrymen by asking religion, but we have not seen anyone’s religion, they have killed their karma.’

Rajnath Singh said- We only killed them who killed our innocent people
According to the report of news agency ANI, highlighting India’s secular form Rajnath Singh said, ,In which religion does someone believe, we have no problem with him. Everyone is free for this, who can accept the religion. Any religion is from anyone ever Glory Do not do This is the character of India, The Defense Minister said that we only killed them who killed our innocent people. We did not harm any citizen or any military hideout.

‘Killing citizens is not the character of India’, said Rajnath Singh
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Morocco military command heads to receive Rajnath Singh
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26 Indian innocent people were killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April. The terrorists shot them by asking the religion of these people. In response to the attack, India attacked the nine terrorist bases of the terrorist organizations Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen on midnight of 6-7 May. The responsibility of the Pahagam terror attack was taken by Lashkar’s associate organization The Resistance Front.

The sting of indigenous weapons is now going to ring abroad. The Tata Company’s Infantry Combat Vehicle (WAP) plant in North African country Morocco is ready. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is going to Morocco on a two -day visit on Sunday (September 21, 2025). During this time, Rajnath Singh will also inaugurate this plant of Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL). This is the first weapon plant in India in another country.

Rajnath Singh will hold a two -day official visit to Morocco at the invitation of Morocco National Defense Minister Abdelif Laudiya. This will be the Indian Defense Minister’s first visit to the North African country, which underlines the growing strategic cooperation between the two countries.

First Indian Defense Manufacturing Plant in Africa

The Ministry of Defense issued an official statement saying that a major attraction of the visit of TASL will be inaugurated by TASL’s Berechid (Casablanca), a new manufacturing plant of 8×8, a Vardal Armard Platform (WHAP). The plant is the first Indian defense manufacturing plant in Africa, which is an important achievement and indicative of India’s growing global presence under the self -sufficient India initiative.

In September 2024, the Ministry of Defense of Morocco signed an agreement with TASL to build a whap armored vehicles. This whap vehicle has been prepared by Tata in association with Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). A total of 12 soldiers including driver and commander can sit in these 26 tons of military vehicles. In the border and remote bumpy areas, soldiers can move very fast in these trains.

Use of special trains against terrorists

The Indian Army uses these whap vehicles for the movement of soldiers at an altitude of 17 thousand feet in East Ladakh, already bordering China. Apart from this, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is also using these special vehicles against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

The special thing is that whap is an amphibious vehicle, which can easily cross the river drains. These trains can also be used in the desert. Due to being used in Morocco, these whap vehicles have had to undergo tough tests in the desert of Africa.

Export vehicles to other countries

These armored vehicles do not affect the bullet or ammunition. The whap has a gun of 30-40 mm and the troupe commander can firing from above on the enemy through special trett. According to the agreement, construction of trains will start from TASL plant within 18 months.

This plant, spread over five acres, can be manufactured 100 whap vehicles every year. After that it is believed that these vehicles will be exported to other countries of Africa from the plant. During Rajnath Singh’s visit, defense, strategic and industrial cooperation between India and Morocco will be strengthened.

Defense Minister will meet Indian community in Rabat

Rajnath Singh will hold a bilateral meeting with Morocco’s Defense Minister Lodiyi. He will also meet Riyadh Mejur, Minister of Industry and Trade of Morocco for industrial cooperation opportunities. Rajnath Singh will also meet the Indian community in Rabat, the capital of Morakes during his visit.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is also expected to be signed by both sides on cooperation in the defense sector. This memorandum will provide an institutional structure to extend and deepen bilateral defense relations including exchange, training and industrial relations. In recent years, Indian Navy ships have been regularly staying at Casablanca port and this agreement will further strengthen these relations.

PM Modi’s visit to Morocco

In 2015, the relations between the two countries have gained momentum since Moroccan’s His Majesty Raja Mohammed VI met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015. Rajnath Singh’s visit will provide new energy to this partnership in future, especially in defense and strategic fields.

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