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.
Defense - Armament
Algeria Accuses Morocco of Stoking Mali Tensions Amid Mobilization Law
2 May 2025
After adopting a law on general mobilization to prepare for potential alert situations, Algeria accuses Morocco of being behind the tensions between Mali and itself.
Navantia Accelerates Construction of $140 Million Moroccan Navy Patrol Vessel
1 May 2025
Navantia is accelerating the construction of the Avante 1800 patrol vessel for Morocco at its San Fernando shipyard in Cadiz. The ship is expected to be delivered to the Royal (…)
North African Arms Race Escalates as Morocco and Algeria Boost Military Spending
30 April 2025
The arms race is intensifying in Algeria and Morocco. This is evidenced by a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Morocco Eyes Advanced South Korean Military Technology for Defense Upgrade
29 April 2025
Morocco continues to modernize its army. In an effort to diversify its sources of armament, the kingdom has shown keen interest in recent months for advanced defense systems (…)
Morocco Eyes South Korean K2 Black Panther Tank for Military Modernization
27 April 2025
Morocco continues the modernization of its army and would like to acquire the K2 Black Panther battle tank, developed by South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem and considered one of the (…)
US Naval Base to Remain in Spain, Denying Potential Move to Morocco
26 April 2025
American sources have denied the information published a few weeks ago by the Financial Times, according to which Washington is considering transferring its naval base from (…)
Moroccan Frigate Joins French Aircraft Carrier for Mediterranean Naval Exercises
25 April 2025
The multi-mission frigate (FREMM) Mohammed VI conducted maneuvers in the Mediterranean with the French Navy’s carrier strike group (GAN) led by the aircraft carrier Charles de (…)
Algeria Adopts General Mobilization Law Amid Regional Tensions
22 April 2025
In crisis with its neighbors, namely Morocco and Mali, Algeria adopts a law on general mobilization to prepare for potential alert situations.
Trump Considers Shifting US Troops from Spain to Morocco in Strategic Move
20 April 2025
President Donald Trump is reportedly considering reducing his military presence in Europe, particularly at the Rota naval base in Spain, and strengthening his defense (…)