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RRP Defense has signed a strategic collaboration with Israel-based Meprolight, part of the SK Group. The partnership will bring next-generation electro-optic and weapon-sight technologies to India while boosting local defence manufacturing.
Note: the tie-up aligns with Israel’s shift from simple arms sales to deeper participation in India’s Atmanirbhar defence push.
Meprolight makes high-tech optical systems that help soldiers aim and see better in combat, and supplies these tools to armies around the world. RRP Defense is focused on building similar defence electronics and manufacturing capabilities within India.
The deets: the two companies will jointly handle sales, distribution, assembly, testing, and technology integration of Meprolight’s products for the Indian armed forces and law-enforcement agencies.
Meprolight will transfer key technologies to RRP’s Mahape facility, enabling local assembly under the Make in India framework.
Why it matters: local production reduces import dependence, cuts costs, and speeds up delivery of critical defence equipment.
This partnership brings critical defence technology closer to home. Advanced weapon optics are essential for modern soldiers to spot targets accurately, operate in low-light conditions, and improve battlefield safety. Until now, much of this equipment was imported.
For India, it builds local expertise, and ensures that sensitive military technology stays within the country.
