Morocco to Receive First Batch of AH-64 Apache Helicopters in 2023
3 July 2022
A first batch of the 24 "AH-64 Apache" helicopters that Morocco had ordered from the American manufacturer Boeing will soon be delivered to it.
Defense - Armament
US-Morocco Military Exercise ’African Lion 2022’ Concludes with F-16 Training
2 July 2022
Training between the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and the US Armed Forces and exercises in the Mahbes area have ended the 18th edition of African Lion, a Moroccan-American military (…)
US Expands Naval Presence in Spain, Boosting Strategic Capabilities Near Africa
30 June 2022
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, and the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, agreed on Tuesday to strengthen the American presence at the Rota naval base (…)
Spain Exports $16 Million in Military Equipment to Morocco, Report Shows
28 June 2022
Morocco bought various defense materials from Spain for 14.9 million euros in 2021, according to a report by the Spanish Secretary of State for Trade on defense equipment exports.
Morocco Bolsters Military Arsenal with Tanks, Missiles, and Drone Ammunition
27 June 2022
In 2021, Morocco received a total of 1,000 launchers and anti-tank missiles, T-72M combat tanks and ammunition for its Bayraktar TB2 drones, according to the United Nations (…)
Algeria Condemns US-Morocco Military Drills in Disputed Western Sahara
26 June 2022
Amar Belani, the special envoy in charge of the Western Sahara and Maghreb countries dossier at the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reacted to the extension of the (…)
Morocco Seeks Israeli Delilah Missiles in $500 Million Defense Deal
22 June 2022
Morocco plans to acquire Israeli-made cruise missiles, Delilah, to arm its F-5 fighters.
US Troops Arrive in Morocco for African Lion 2022 Military Exercise
21 June 2022
The US personnel due to participate in the Moroccan-American military exercise African Lion 2022 have arrived in Morocco via a French army air-to-air refueling and transport (…)
US Apache Helicopters Debut at African Lion 2022 Military Exercise in Morocco
21 June 2022
The Moroccan-American military exercise African Lion 2022 began in Morocco on Monday, June 20 and will continue until July 1, 2022 in Kenitra, Agadir, Taroudant, Tan Tan and (…)
Spain Declines Participation in US-Morocco ’African Lion’ Military Exercises
16 June 2022
Spain has confirmed that it will not participate in the military exercises organized by the US and Moroccan armies, African Lion 2022, which will take place from June 20 to (…)