India and Morocco Signed Defence MoU For Defence Cooperation
In a significant step toward enhancing India’s global strategic partnerships, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Morocco’s Defence Minister Abdeltif Loudiyi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation in Rabat on 22nd September 2025. The agreement marks a deepening of bilateral military engagement and reflects India’s growing defence diplomacy footprint in North Africa.
This MoU is accompanied by the announcement of a new Defence Wing at the Indian Embassy in Rabat, aimed at institutionalising military exchanges, joint training, and industrial partnerships. For India, it is a part of broader efforts to expand strategic ties in Africa, while for Morocco, it opens new avenues for defence modernization through Indian technology and expertise.
The newly signed MoU provides a formal structure for defence engagement between the two countries. It outlines provisions for,
This structured approach is expected to bring consistency and long-term vision to bilateral defence ties.
Both countries agreed to intensify cooperation in several critical areas, including,
These sectors reflect the growing convergence of strategic interests, especially in light of evolving global security challenges.
To operationalise these initiatives, India will open a Defence Wing in Rabat, the capital of Morocco. This office will act as a permanent point of contact to,
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh emphasized that the presence of this Defence Wing would significantly boost operational coordination and serve as a symbol of India’s long-term commitment to Morocco.
This development is part of India’s broader diplomatic and defence outreach to Africa under initiatives like India-Africa Defence Dialogue (IADD). Morocco, being a key player in North Africa and a link between the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions, holds strategic importance for India’s security, trade, and energy interests.
Morocco is in the process of modernising its armed forces and diversifying its defence partnerships beyond traditional suppliers. With India offering cutting-edge technologies in drones, counter-drone systems, and cyber defence, the MoU enables Moroccan forces to tap into India’s growing defence capabilities.
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