Morocco Aids France with Security Expertise for 2024 Paris Olympics
2 July 2024
France is relying on Morocco’s expertise in security to successfully organize the Olympic Games, which will take place from July 26 to August 11 in Paris.
Defense - Armament
Morocco-Spain Tensions: Analysts Downplay Risk of Armed Conflict Over Territorial Claims
29 June 2024
Morocco would be a threat to Spain’s security due to its persistent claims on Ceuta, Melilla, and the Spanish islands and rocks. But an open armed conflict between the two (…)
Morocco’s New F-16 Jets to Feature Advanced Viper Shield Electronic Warfare System
29 June 2024
The 25 F-16 Block 70/72 combat aircraft ordered last year by Morocco from the United States will be equipped with the Viper Shield electronic warfare system, the U.S. (…)
Spain Bolsters Military Presence in Melilla Amid Territorial Dispute with Morocco
25 June 2024
Spain has deployed surveillance and deterrence units in the city of Melilla. The objective is to guarantee the security of this territory claimed by Morocco.
US Approves $524 Million HIMARS Missile System Sale to Morocco
19 June 2024
The US State Department has given the green light for the sale to Morocco of High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) missile systems, as well as related equipment. The (…)
Israeli Arms Exports Soar, but Morocco Halts Purchases Amid Gaza Conflict
19 June 2024
While Israeli arms sellers have posted record highs for the third consecutive year, exports to Morocco have plummeted.
Tensions Rise as Algeria and Polisario Simulate Moroccan Defense Wall in Military Exercises
16 June 2024
The Algerian army and the Polisario are using a replica of the Moroccan sand wall in a training field near Tindouf. What are they preparing?
Spanish Shipbuilder Navantia Denies Submarine Deal with Morocco
15 June 2024
The Spanish shipbuilder Navantia denies having received an order from the Moroccan authorities for the construction of submarines for the Royal Moroccan Navy.
Algeria Conducts Major Military Drills Near Moroccan Border Amid Rising Tensions
8 June 2024
Algeria has conducted military maneuvers with live ammunition in the wilaya of Batna in the northeast of the country, five days after Morocco announced the creation of two (…)
Morocco Bolsters Air Force with Advanced US Missiles from Boeing
4 June 2024
Morocco is strengthening the capabilities of its Royal Air Force with the acquisition of Harpoon Block II (AGM-84L) anti-ship missiles and SLAM-ER (AGM-84H/K) cruise missiles (…)