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Genrobotics signs MoU with South Africa’s Armscor for defence, space robotics collaboration

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 19 (UNI) Kerala-based robotics and deep-tech company Genrobotics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Ltd (Armscor) to explore collaboration in defence, space, satellite and dual-use robotics technologies.
The agreement, signed in Pretoria on Friday, envisages the development and commercialisation of robotics technologies for defence and civilian applications in South Africa, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the wider African region and international markets.
The MoU was signed by Armscor Chief Executive Officer Adv. Solomzi P. Mbada and Genrobotics Chief Executive Officer Vimal Govind M.K. through Genrobotics Africa (Pty) Ltd, the company's South African entity based in Pretoria.
The non-exclusive exploratory framework will enable the two organisations to identify and assess potential areas of cooperation and, where separately agreed, co-develop and commercialise robotics technologies.
The partnership is also expected to support Armscor's efforts to develop sovereign space and satellite capabilities for South Africa and explore dual-use, commercially sustainable technology offerings.
For Genrobotics, the agreement strengthens its expanding defence and space robotics programme, including work on space-grade robotic arms and autonomous systems, while providing a pathway for technology validation and market access in South Africa and the wider African continent.
“This MoU reflects Armscor’s commitment to building a trusted, sovereign and globally connected space and satellite capability for South Africa. Partnering with a deep-tech innovator like Genrobotics allows us to explore dual-use robotics and space technologies that can strengthen our defence capability while opening new commercial pathways,” Mbada said.
Govind said the partnership marked an important step in Genrobotics' defence and space initiatives.
“Working with Armscor gives us a credible, government-backed pathway to bring our robotics and autonomous systems capabilities into South Africa’s defence and space ecosystem, and to build from there across the wider African market,” he said.
South Africa Director of Genrobotics Ambassador Justice Piitso said the agreement marked a significant milestone for Genrobotics Africa.
“It positions us to work closely with Armscor in translating this MoU into real, on-the-ground defence and space robotics capability for South Africa and the region,” he said.
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