First Indian Defence Manufacturing Plant Inaugurated

• The first Indian defense manufacturing plant was inaugurated in Morocco under the Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign.

• Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is on a two-day official visit to Morocco from September 22.

• This is the first visit by an Indian Defense Minister to the North African country.

• During this visit, Tata Advanced Systems Morocco's new manufacturing facility in Berrechid was inaugurated.

• This facility will produce wheeled armored platforms for defense use.

• This is the first Indian defense manufacturing plant in Africa, reflecting India's global expansion under the Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign.