Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on a four-day official visit to Morocco from September 21–24, his first to the North African country. The visit underscores India’s growing interest in expanding its defence-industrial presence in Africa and strengthening partnerships amid ongoing global and regional shifts.
This high-level visit also sets the stage for deeper India-Africa engagement ahead of the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled for next year.
MKU: First Indian Defence Player to Enter Morocco
Kanpur-based MKU has been at the forefront of India’s defence presence in Morocco. The company has worked closely with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces over the past four years. It is currently the only Indian defence firm with an established operational footprint in the country.
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