Morocco Ranks 61st Globally in Military Power, Report Finds
30 December 2023
Morocco ranks 61st in the world in terms of military power. This is the result of the latest report from the Royal Institute for Strategic Studies.
Defense - Armament
Spain Invests €1.7 Billion in 16 Airbus C295 Aircraft for Maritime Patrol and Defense
22 December 2023
Spain has just invested 1.695 billion euros in the acquisition of 16 Airbus C295 aircraft, dedicated to maritime patrol and surveillance. The finalization of this contract (…)
Morocco Boosts Military Budget to $12.2 Billion, Expands Arsenal with US and Israeli Weapons
13 December 2023
The budget of the Moroccan Ministry of Defense reaches the record level of 124.7 billion dirhams ($12.2 billion). And the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) plan to conclude record (…)
Morocco Bolsters Air Force with New Airbus H135M Helicopters
12 December 2023
The Royal Air Force is soon to receive new H135M helicopters ordered from the European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters.
Morocco Receives Advanced Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 Tanks, Boosting Military Capabilities
7 December 2023
Morocco has just strengthened its military arsenal by receiving the latest Abrams battle tanks, the M1A2 SEPv3. This represents a major advance in the equipment of its ground (…)
Morocco’s F-16 Jets to Receive Advanced "Viper Shield" Electronic Warfare System
24 November 2023
The American electronic warfare (EW) system, better known as Viper Shield, ordered by Morocco from the American company L3Harris Technologies, specialized in military (…)
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.
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 (…)