India-headquartered defence technology company MKU Limited has announced plans to establish a manufacturing facility in Morocco's SGZID Zone in Nouasser, Rabat. The facility will produce electro-optics and armour solutions for the local and African markets. The company will reveal details on the facility's location, scale, timeline, and investment at a later stage. This project marks an expansion of MKU's relationship with Morocco's armed forces, which has developed over the past five years.
During the past five years, MKU has supplied optronics and personal protection products to the Moroccan armed forces. The new facility will move part of that activity into local manufacturing. MKU's product portfolio includes Netro Optronics and Kavro Protection. Netro Optronics comprises multi-sensor electro-optic systems used for situational awareness, surveillance, reconnaissance, and target acquisition. Kavro Protection covers body armour, ballistic helmets, shields, and armouring for platforms.
The Moroccan operation will involve the transfer of production capabilities and technical expertise. MKU expects the facility to create skilled jobs for Moroccan engineers, technicians, and manufacturing professionals. Local production and support will allow faster deliveries, greater flexibility, and after-sales services closer to customers in Morocco. This move is part of MKU's strategy to expand its international manufacturing footprint.
The announcement comes as Morocco and India deepen their defence relationship. On September 8, the two countries held the first meeting of their Joint Defence Committee in New Delhi. The talks covered defence industries alongside military training, peacekeeping, exercises, medical cooperation, and cyber defence. Both sides also agreed to explore co-production, joint ventures, technology cooperation, maintenance, and sustainment.
The meeting followed a defence cooperation agreement signed by India and Morocco in September 2025, which created a framework for cooperation in defence industry, military training, joint exercises, and capacity building. MKU's Moroccan factory will serve as a base for exports to Africa and will extend its international manufacturing footprint to North Africa.
MKU currently has manufacturing and operational infrastructure in India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, as well as a European Centre of Excellence in Germany. Products manufactured in Morocco will be offered to partner forces across Africa and Europe. The company plans to utilize this facility to strengthen its presence in the African market.
Vice President for International Sales Karan Gupta stated that the facility would turn MKU's five-year relationship with Morocco into a long-term industrial commitment. The establishment of this facility marks a significant milestone in the growing defence partnership between India and Morocco.
Key points
- MKU Limited plans to establish a manufacturing facility in Morocco's SGZID Zone in Nouasser to produce electro-optics and armour solutions.
- The facility will create skilled jobs for Moroccan engineers, technicians, and manufacturing professionals.
- The project is part of a deepening defence relationship between Morocco and India.
