Morocco Tightens Gun Control Laws with New Firearms Legislation
5 November 2022
Morocco has decided to modernize its legal arsenal related to weapons. A bill to this effect was adopted this week by parliament.
Defense - Armament
Morocco Opens New Military Base to Combat Illegal Immigration and Smuggling
2 November 2022
Morocco has established a new military base in the north, in Al Hoceima, in order to strengthen the kingdom’s capabilities to meet the challenges related to illegal immigration (…)
Spain Boosts Defense Spending by 25.8% to Modernize Military, Align with NATO Goals
1 November 2022
Spain plans a budget of 12.8 billion euros for the Ministry of Defense and the modernization of its army in 2023, an increase of 25.8% compared to this year’s budget.
Morocco Bolsters Naval Defense with Advanced US Helicopters, Raising Regional Concerns
1 November 2022
Morocco has just received 2 units of the 22 Bell 412 EPI helicopters ordered from the United States to fight submarine attacks. Does this acquisition worry Spain?
Morocco and Turkey Explore Military Industry Collaboration, King Mohammed VI Signals
30 October 2022
Morocco could count on Turkey to achieve its goals regarding the manufacture of military weapons on its territory. The subject was raised in a congratulatory message from King (…)
Morocco Partners with Belgian Firm to Build Military Aircraft Maintenance Facility
29 October 2022
Morocco is setting up, in partnership with the Belgian aerospace group Orizio, a maintenance plant for military aircraft at the Benslimane airport.
French and Moroccan Air Forces Mark Decade of Training Partnership
29 October 2022
Ten years ago, the air forces of the Moroccan gendarmerie signed a cooperation agreement with their French counterparts. The anniversary of this partnership has allowed to (…)
Morocco Boosts Defense Budget Amid Regional Arms Race with Algeria
28 October 2022
The arms race continues between Algiers and Rabat. Faced with Algeria, which has recently decided to double its military budget, Morocco plans to increase its defense and (…)
Spanish Opposition Urges Government to Expedite Moroccan Navy Patrol Boat Construction
27 October 2022
The members of the Popular Party (PP) sitting on the Cádiz city council will present a proposal on Friday during a plenary session to call on the government to accelerate the (…)
UAE Military Chief Visits Morocco to Strengthen Defense Ties
20 October 2022
On an official visit to Morocco from October 18 to 19, the Chief of Staff of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, Major General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, met with (…)