Indian manufacturer Tata Sons’ defense arm is stepping up its overseas ambitions as India pushes to expand its militaryindustrial base and boost arms exports in Africa from its Morocco factory. The conglomerate is in talks to supply military hardware to several African and European countries, senior executives told the Financial Times. In September, Tata took a major step abroad by opening a defense factory near Casablanca, its first ever overseas military production site operated by an Indian private company. “All platforms are already being proposed to countries abroad,” said Sukaran Singh, chief executive and managing director of Tata Advanced Systems. Describing the Moroccan site as an “entry point into Africa,” Singh said the company is in “deep discussions” with potential buyers across the continent and Europe.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 23, 2026 15:08 UTC