Morocco’s Abrams Tank Upgrade Faces Delays: Budget and Pandemic Cited
30 August 2024
The delivery to the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) of additional American Abrams battle tanks is experiencing delays. This delay is explained by several factors.
Defense - Armament
Spanish Defense Minister’s Visit to Disputed Islands Sparks Tension with Morocco
21 August 2024
Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles visited this week three Spanish islands and rocks claimed by Morocco: Vélez de la Gomera, Al Hoceima and Chafarinas. The objective is (…)
Morocco Races to Acquire Submarines, Bolstering Naval Defense Against Regional Threats
12 August 2024
Morocco would be multiplying efforts to equip its Royal Navy with submarines as soon as possible. The kingdom is keen to quickly fill this major gap to face any potential (…)
Moroccan Military Drone Strikes Vehicles in Buffer Zone Near Mauritanian Border
11 August 2024
A new drone attack by the Moroccan military targeted two cars and a large truck belonging to gold prospectors residing in the Tindouf camps, in the Al Mek area, located in the (…)
Indian Defense Giant Tata to Establish Military Vehicle Factory in Morocco
11 August 2024
Indian giant Tata Advance Systems is setting up in Morocco to produce Indian vehicles that will be delivered to the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces and armies of other African (…)
Morocco Bolsters Military Arsenal Amid Rising North African Tensions
7 August 2024
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 (…)
Morocco to Produce Israeli Kamikaze Drones, Raising Concerns in Spain
31 July 2024
Morocco is going to start producing on-site, with the support of Israel, kamikaze drones like the SpyX, developed by the company Bluebird Aero Systems. The acquisition of this (…)
Morocco Invests $1 Billion in Israeli Spy Satellites, Boosting Military Ties
28 July 2024
Morocco and Israel continue to strengthen their military cooperation. Rabat signed a contract a few weeks ago with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the purchase of two (…)
Algeria Erects Iron Fence Along Moroccan Border, Heightening Tensions
16 July 2024
Algeria has erected an iron fence along the Bin Lejraf border area with Morocco. This has given rise to divergent interpretations among citizens of the two peoples.
Morocco’s $1 Billion Spy Satellite Deal with Israel Sparks Controversy
13 July 2024
The Moroccan Front against Normalization views the $1 billion defense contract signed between Morocco and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the acquisition of a spy (…)