Morocco Expands Defense Industry with New Industrial Zones
4 June 2024
Morocco aims to be part of the small circle of leading countries in the field of the armaments industry. The Council of Ministers has adopted a decree establishing two (…)
Defense - Armament
Morocco Approves Military Industrial Zones for Weapons Production
3 June 2024
Morocco has just authorized the creation of two military industrial zones. This emerges from the Council of Ministers held on Saturday in Casablanca and chaired by King (…)
Morocco Set to Receive First Apache AH-64E Attack Helicopters from $4.25 Billion US Deal
3 June 2024
Morocco is about to receive its first Apache AH-64E attack helicopter ordered in 2019 from the United States.
Canary Islands Military Chief: Air Force Ready to Counter Moroccan Threats
23 May 2024
Juan Antonio Ballesta Miñarro, second in command of the Canary Islands air force, stated that the archipelago is prepared to "respond to any potential threat from Morocco".
Morocco Expands Military Capabilities with New Drone Production Facility
19 May 2024
Morocco is on its way to joining the regional powers producing military drones like Egypt and Nigeria.
Morocco Bolsters Police Force with Advanced "Ghiath Smart Patrol" Vehicles
18 May 2024
The Moroccan police is acquiring one of the most advanced security vehicles in the world, manufactured by W Motors, a manufacturer based in the United Arab Emirates. The (…)
US Poised to Sell Advanced MQ-9B Sea Guardian Drones to Morocco
17 May 2024
Morocco would be in negotiations with the United States for the purchase of four units of the MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones, one of the most modern in the US military.
Morocco Builds New Military Base Near Spanish Enclave, Raising Tensions
10 May 2024
Morocco would establish a new military base on the upper part of Mount Gourougou, near Nador. This seems to be a concern on the other side of the border, in Melilla.
US Congress to Review Morocco’s SeaGuardian Drone Purchase Amid Israel-Morocco Ties
8 May 2024
The sale of the ultra-sophisticated SeaGuardian military drones to Morocco, negotiated as part of the normalization of the kingdom’s relations with Israel in exchange for the (…)
Morocco to Launch Drone Factory with Israeli Partnership, Aims for African Leadership
7 May 2024
In partnership with Israel, Morocco is preparing to launch a drone manufacturing plant. The kingdom aims to become the first African producer of drones.