Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to make a historic two-day official visit to Morocco from September 22-23, 2025, at the invitation of Morocco’s Minister Delegate of National Defence, Abdeltif Loudiyi. This visit marks the first-ever trip by an Indian Defence Minister to Morocco, emphasizing the strengthening strategic ties between the two nations. A significant highlight will be the inauguration of Tata Advanced Systems Maroc’s new manufacturing facility in Berrechid, which will produce the Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8, making it the first Indian defence manufacturing plant in Africa. This development exemplifies India’s commitment to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative and its expanding global defense footprint. Throughout the visit, Singh will engage in bilateral discussions with his Moroccan counterpart to enhance defence cooperation, strategic partnerships, and industrial collaboration, and will also meet Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, to explore further industrial ties. An important aspect of the visit includes the anticipated signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defence Cooperation, establishing a formal framework for deepening bilateral defence engagements through exchanges, joint training, and increased industrial linkages. This visit comes in the wake of strengthened ties since King Mohammed VI’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015, and it is poised to inject new momentum into the bilateral relationship in the defence and strategic sectors, underscoring India’s growing presence and commitment to fostering partnerships in Africa.