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 (…)
Defense - Armament
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 (…)
Morocco Boosts Border Security with €2.4 Million Spanish Tech Deal
25 October 2023
Morocco is working to further secure its borders. In this regard, it has obtained a contract worth 2.4 million euros from Spain.
Morocco Boosts Defense Spending to $12.1 Billion in 2024 Budget
21 October 2023
Morocco will allocate nearly $12.1 billion to the Ministry of Defense in 2024. This amount will be used, among other things, for the acquisition of weapons and military equipment.
Spain Alarmed as Morocco-Algeria Arms Race Escalates in North Africa
8 October 2023
Morocco’s military budget for 2023 is around 4.67 billion euros (3.6% compared to 2022), against 23.3 billion euros (130% more than in 2022) for Algeria. The two countries are (…)
US to Donate 500 Combat Tanks to Morocco Under Defense Program
8 October 2023
Washington has decided to donate 500 Bradley and Abrams combat tanks to the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) as part of the Excess Defence Article (EDA) program.
Morocco Bolsters Defense with Israeli and Turkish Weapons, Citing Deterrence Against Algeria
25 September 2023
Morocco’s acquisition of Israeli, Turkish and Chinese weapons is not aimed at attacking anyone, but at deterring any potential aggression by the Algerian army.
Morocco’s Military Modernization Raises Concerns in Spain’s Armed Forces
24 September 2023
The modernization and strengthening of the Moroccan army in recent years is increasingly worrying the Spanish army, which fears Moroccan military superiority in the event of (…)
Morocco and Romania Set to Sign Military Cooperation Agreement
8 September 2023
A military rapprochement is in preparation between Morocco and Romania. Angel Tivlar, the Romanian Minister of National Defense, received on Wednesday the Moroccan Ambassador (…)
Akinci: Spotlight on the drone Morocco wants to acquire
5 September 2023
Morocco would be in negotiations with the Turkish company Baykar for the acquisition of several Akinci combat drones, equipped with an air-to-air attack capability.