Navantia to Launch Advanced Moroccan Navy Patrol Vessel Next Week
24 May 2025
Navantia will launch the Avante 1800 patrol vessel, ordered by Morocco, next week. The ship will be delivered to the Royal Moroccan Navy in 2026.
Defense - Armament
Morocco Faces Backlash Over Israeli Military Participation in US-Led Exercise
21 May 2025
Morocco’s welcoming of an Israeli military unit as part of the annual African Lion 2025 military exercise led by the United States has sparked a wave of anger in Morocco.
Israeli Soldiers Injured in Accident During ’African Lion’ Military Exercise in Morocco
16 May 2025
A traffic accident that occurred in Morocco on Thursday involved two soldiers from the Israeli army. They were taking part in the multinational military maneuvers "African (…)
Morocco in Talks to Acquire Advanced Brazilian Military Aircraft
14 May 2025
A delegation from the Brazilian aeronautical company Embraer is currently in Morocco. The main objective of this visit is to accelerate negotiations regarding the potential (…)
Paris Court Convicts Two in International Arms and Drug Trafficking Case
5 May 2025
The Paris Criminal Court has sentenced two individuals to prison for arms trafficking - some of which were destined for Morocco - and drug trafficking.
Brazil’s Embraer Pushes to Sell KC-390 Military Aircraft to Morocco
4 May 2025
A delegation from the Brazilian company Embraer reportedly visited Morocco to accelerate negotiations for the sale of KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft to the Royal (…)
Morocco to Build F-16 Parts Factory, Boosting Domestic Defense Industry
4 May 2025
Morocco has announced the creation of a manufacturing and assembly plant for parts of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, one of the most important fighter jets in its fleet. The project (…)
US Approves $825 Million Sale of Stinger Missiles to Morocco
4 May 2025
Morocco is once again turning to the United States for its weapons. This time, the kingdom intends to acquire 600 FIM-92K Stinger Block I surface-to-air missiles.
North African Military Exercise Stirs Tensions with Morocco over Western Sahara
4 May 2025
The participation of the Polisario in a military exercise on Algerian territory alongside Algeria, Egypt, and Libya is interpreted as a provocation to Morocco.
Spain Flexes Military Muscle Near Moroccan Border in Ceuta
3 May 2025
Spain has deployed helicopters and organized military maneuvers in areas close to the Moroccan border. A deterrence message sent to Morocco, which claims sovereignty over Ceuta.