RRP Defense and Israel’s Meprolight join hands to bring advanced electro-optics to India

RRP Defense Ltd and Meprolight Ltd., Israel, a global leader in electro-optics, night-vision, and weapon-sight systems, have announced a strategic collaboration to introduce next-generation defence technologies to India.

Under the partnership, the two companies will focus on joint distribution, assembly, technology integration, and future localisation of Meprolight’s advanced product line in India. The collaboration aims to serve military and law enforcement agencies while supporting the Make in India and Atmanirbhar

Bharat initiatives.

As part of the agreement, Meprolight will transfer technology to RRP Defense, enabling assembly, testing, and integration of its products at RRP’s Mahape facility. The companies also plan a long-term roadmap for local manufacturing of select electro-optic systems using indigenous components, in collaboration with RRP Electronics and other ecosystem partners.

Commenting on the partnership, Rajendra Chodankar, Chairman of RRP Defense Ltd, said, “This collaboration with Meprolight affirms India’s growing capabilities in precision defence manufacturing. Integrating world-class electro-optic technology into our Mahape facility enables us to serve the Indian Armed Forces with domestically assembled, battle-tested solutions. Together with Meprolight, we are strengthening India’s defence ecosystem and advancing our role in the global supply chain.”

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