Tata has secured a contract to manufacture 150 Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) combat vehicles for the Moroccan defense forces.
- The contract was formalized between the Indian firm and Morocco, marking a pivotal step in enhancing military collaboration.
- The WhAP vehicles were developed by the Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (VRDE) in collaboration with Tata.
- The WhAP is an indigenously designed and developed amphibious wheeled combat vehicle.
- The DRDO highlights that the design philosophy of this platform aligns with global trends, focusing on modularity, scalability, and reconfigurability to accommodate various operational roles.
- The WhAP is capable of traversing challenging terrains, including muddy or slushy environments, and has been engineered to withstand mine blasts.
- Variants of the WhAP, such as the Infantry Protected Mobility Vehicle (IPMV) and the paramilitary version, have already been inducted into the Indian Army and paramilitary forces.
