Morocco
Morocco's Drone Acquisition Raises Tensions with Spain
Morocco has acquired several types of drones in recent years, including the latest Turkish Bayraktar Akinci drones, which it will receive next year. This is a serious concern for Spain.
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Acquisition
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Morocco Eyes Russian and French Submarines for Naval Expansion
Morocco wants to acquire its very first submarine, the last piece of equipment missing from the Royal Navy. In its sights, the Russian and French high-tech models.
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Morocco Begins Receiving Advanced Apache Combat Helicopters from US
Morocco is gradually receiving the 24 Apache AH-64 helicopters it had acquired from the American manufacturer Boeing as part of the US government’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program dedicated to the sale of defense products and military equipment abroad.
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Macron Visit May Seal Airbus Deal with Royal Air Maroc, Sidelining Boeing
The signing of an agreement for the acquisition of long and medium-haul Airbus aircraft by the Royal Air Maroc (RAM) airline could be effective during the state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Rabat. The chances of the American manufacturer Boeing are diminishing.
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Morocco Signs Deal for Brazilian KC-390 Military Transport Aircraft, Eyes Local Production
The Royal Air Force has officially signed a contract for the acquisition of the Brazilian military tactical transport aircraft KC-390 Millennium.
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Royal Air Maroc Plans Massive Fleet Expansion, Weighs Airbus and Boeing Offers
The national airline Royal Air Maroc (RAM) intends to offer the European Airbus the opportunity to benefit from a share of the call for tenders it launched in April for the acquisition of 200 new aircraft.
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Morocco to Acquire $250 Million in Advanced US Missiles for F-16 Fleet
Morocco plans to acquire American missiles for its F-16 aircraft, in order to strengthen its armament, the security of its territory, while contributing to regional stability.
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Morocco Resumes Talks with Airbus for 12 Caracal Military Helicopters
Suspended in 2021 due to diplomatic tensions between Morocco and France, negotiations between the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and the French manufacturer Airbus Helicopters for the acquisition of twelve French Caracal H225M helicopters have resumed.
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Morocco's Abrams Tank Upgrade Faces Delays: Budget and Pandemic Cited
The delivery to the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) of additional American Abrams battle tanks is experiencing delays. This delay is explained by several factors.
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Morocco Bolsters Military Arsenal Amid Rising North African Tensions
Due to growing regional tensions, particularly the situation in North Africa and the Sahel, instability in Libya, terrorist threats, rivalry with Algeria, and the dispute over Western Sahara, Morocco is engaged in a frantic race to acquire military equipment, sometimes worrying Spain.
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OCP Acquires Majority Stake in Iconic Marrakech Hotel La Mamounia for $170 Million
The global phosphate giant, OCP, has become the majority shareholder of the La Mamounia hotel following the state’s sale of its stake in the establishment. This operation is part of the policy of divestment of assets deemed non-essential, aimed at financing national development initiatives.
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Morocco Secures $1 Billion Israeli Spy Satellite Deal, Sidestepping France
The Israeli company "Israel Aerospace Industries" (IAI) chaired by former Israeli minister Amir Peretz, a native of Boujaâd (a Moroccan city), will deliver a spy satellite to Morocco. This acquisition would have already been concluded.