India’s WhAP Armoured Vehicles Triumph Over Chinese Type-08 in Moroccan Trials
India’s Wheeled Armoured Platform outperformed China’s Type-08 in trials by the Moroccan Army, leading to a significant partnership in defence exports.
November 1, 2024 16:43 IST Follow Us India’s Wheeled Armoured Platform outperformed China’s Type-08 in Moroccan Army trials, boosting defence export partnerships. (Image: TASL)
India’s Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP), produced by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), has officially outclassed China’s Type-08 armoured vehicle in a series of demanding trials conducted by the Moroccan Army.
This performance led to a groundbreaking partnership between India and Morocco, marking a pivotal moment for Indian defence exports.
Financial Express Online in September has reported that TASL inked a contract with Morocco’s National Defence Administration, making it one of India’s largest global defence deals. Under this three-year agreement, Tata Advanced Systems Maroc (TASM) in Casablanca will produce up to 100 WhAPs annually, creating a substantial boost in local employment with 90 direct and 250 indirect