Tata Advanced Systems unveiled a new manufacturing facility in Berrechid, Casablanca Region of Morocco, on Tuesday.
In a statement, the company said the new facility will be primarily engaged in the production of the Wheeled Armoured Platform 8×8.
This is Tata Advanced Systems’ first overseas defence manufacturing facility. The company said this is also the first overseas manufacturing facility by an Indian defence company.
Tata Advanced Systems said that as part of its contract with the Government of Morocco, the company will undertake the production and delivery of the WhAP 8×8. Further, the company added that the initial deliveries will begin in October.
Sukaran Singh, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Tata Advanced Systems, said, “Today’s Defence factory inauguratio