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Daily News Analysis ‘India’s First Defence Plant Abroad Opened in Morocco’ : 24 September

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  • Key Points:

    • The factory will make the Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP)  designed by DRDO and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL).
    • It is the biggest defence factory in Morocco and the first Indian private plant in Africa.

    About WhAP:

    • It is a combat vehicle with strong protection and high mobility.
    • It can be used as an infantry vehicle, armoured carrier, ambulance, command post, mortar carrier, or reconnaissance vehicle.
    • It can also carry anti-tank missiles and remote weapons.

    Why in News?

    •  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Morocco’s Defence Minister opened a new Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) defence factory in Berrechid, Morocco.