Morocco Unveils Strategy for Military Industrial Zones to Boost Defense Sector
16 November 2023
Morocco is working to set up a robust defense industry. It unveils its strategy focused on the creation of industrial zones.
Defense - Armament
Morocco’s First Apache AH-64E Helicopters Enter Production at Boeing Plant
15 November 2023
Things are becoming clearer for the delivery by Morocco of the first batch of 24 "Apache AH-64 E" helicopters, destined for the Royal Moroccan Air Force, which it had ordered (…)
Israeli Arms Exports Hit Record $12.5 Billion, Morocco Among Top Buyers
11 November 2023
The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco, which have normalized their diplomatic relations with Israel under the "Abraham Accords," are among the countries that have (…)
Morocco Boosts Coastal Security with High-Speed US Patrol Boats
11 November 2023
Morocco is giving itself the means to better strengthen coastal surveillance, but also to fight crime in the maritime environment. The kingdom has received Super Interceptor 52 (…)
Morocco’s Defense Budget Surges to $11.4 Billion, Rivaling Spain’s Military Spending
1 November 2023
Morocco has considerably increased its Defense budget in recent years. The kingdom plans to allocate more than 124.7 billion dirhams (11.4 billion euros) to strengthen its army (…)
Morocco Eyes Swiss Mowag Piranha Armored Vehicles to Modernize Military
1 November 2023
Morocco, which is working to strengthen and modernize its armed forces, is showing interest in Swiss infantry combat armored vehicles.
Israeli Defense Firm Elbit Systems to Build $135 Million Ammunition Factory Abroad
31 October 2023
The Israeli defense company Elbit Systems announced on Monday its intention to build a factory for the manufacture of weapon ammunition for an international client for about (…)
Morocco Could Join Anti-Israel Coalition if Gaza Ground Invasion Escalates, Expert Warns
28 October 2023
Faced with the eventuality of a large-scale Israeli ground invasion of the Gaza Strip, a major international reaction is looming, according to a former senior Pentagon adviser. (…)
Morocco Outguns Spain in Land Forces, Report Shows
27 October 2023
Morocco far surpasses Spain in terms of land military vehicles and artillery. The kingdom has 1,761 tanks against 327 for Spain, and more than 660 artillery elements, towed and (…)
Morocco Boosts Defense Budget to $12.4 Billion, Plans Major Military Expansion
25 October 2023
The budget of the Moroccan Ministry of National Defense is expected to reach 124.7 billion dirhams next year, according to the 2024 Finance Bill (PLF). A budget up about 5 (…)