# A factory producing Indian infantry combat vehicles was inaugurated in Morocco, in a move underscoring the South Asian giant’s widening defence footprint. The inauguration, attended by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, follows an investment agreement signed between New Delhi and Rabat in September 2024. The facility is expected to produce up to 100 vehicles annually, with first deliveries in about 18 months. It is projected to generate 90 direct jobs and 250 indirect jobs, with output set to expand over time.
India opens factory in Morocco to build infantry combat vehicles