-
16:40
-
16:20
-
16:00
-
15:40
-
15:20
-
15:00
-
14:40
-
14:20
-
14:00
-
13:30
-
13:00
-
12:30
-
12:00
-
11:30
-
11:00
-
10:40
-
10:20
-
10:00
-
09:40
-
09:20
-
09:00
-
08:40
-
08:20
-
08:00
-
07:30
-
07:00
Tata Group Expands Defense Partnership with Morocco Through Strategic Truck Contract and Manufacturing Facility
India's Tata Group has secured a significant second contract to supply "LPTA 2445 Defence Dump Trucks" to the Royal Moroccan Army (FAR), marking a milestone in the growing defense collaboration between India and Morocco. This new agreement follows the previous delivery of 90 trucks configured for logistics and munitions transport.
Strategic Vehicle Deployment
The specialized defense dump truck variant is designed for transporting construction materials, water, and essential supplies in remote and rugged terrains. These robust vehicles will substantially enhance the Moroccan military's logistical capabilities, particularly in challenging and arid environments. Each truck can be paired with a 1.5-ton cargo trailer, further expanding its transportation potential for long-term military operations.
Manufacturing Expansion and Future Plans
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) is set to establish a new manufacturing facility in Casablanca starting in 2025. The facility, named "Tata Advanced Systems Maroc" (TASM), will produce the Wheeled Armored Platform (WhAP), an amphibious 8×8 combat vehicle known for its superior maneuverability, firepower, and versatility.
Key Production Details
- Initial production capacity: 100 WhAP units per year
- First deliveries expected within 18 months of factory opening
- Focus on enhancing Royal Moroccan Armed Forces' operational capabilities
Strategic Implications
This collaboration represents a significant step towards Morocco's goals of:
- Reducing reliance on foreign defense suppliers
- Increasing military production self-sufficiency
- Developing a local defense manufacturing ecosystem
The investment convention was signed by key Moroccan ministers from National Defense, Interior, Finance, Industry, and Investment departments, with high-level representatives from the FAR and Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE) in attendance.
By establishing this manufacturing facility, Tata Group not only strengthens its international defense market presence but also contributes to Morocco's strategic defense modernization efforts.
