Morocco’s Military Budget Surges to $5.4 Billion, Outpacing Regional Trends
28 April 2022
In 2021, Morocco’s military spending increased by 3.4% to reach $5.4 billion, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri).
Defense - Armament
Spanish Navy Deploys Patrol Vessel for Surveillance Mission off Moroccan Coast
21 April 2022
The high-altitude patrol vessel "Vigía" has left the Puntales naval base (Cádiz) to carry out permanent surveillance operations off the coast of Morocco.
Morocco’s Drone Arsenal Shifts Power Balance in Western Sahara Conflict
19 April 2022
In recent years, Morocco has strengthened its army with the acquisition of Chinese or Turkish drones, which it does not hesitate to use against the Polisario. This is evidenced (…)
Morocco Deploys Armed Turkish Drones to Monitor Borders Near Spanish Enclaves
17 April 2022
Morocco is said to have deployed Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones on the borders with Ceuta and Melilla to prevent possible migrant assaults.
Morocco to Build Military Aircraft Maintenance Facility with US and Belgian Partners
17 April 2022
In cooperation with the Belgian aerospace company Blue Berry and the American Lockheed Martin, a military plant will be built in Morocco to strengthen its defense industry.
Morocco Partners with Lockheed Martin and Belgian Firms to Boost Aerospace Industry
15 April 2022
Morocco is seeking to develop its military industry. In this sense, the kingdom, the Belgian aerospace group Blueberry (Sabca and Sabena Aerospace), as well as the American (…)
Morocco Acquires Advanced Israeli Missile Defense Systems Following Bilateral Agreement
13 April 2022
Morocco has received advanced Israeli missile defense systems. This reception follows an agreement signed between Rabat and Tel Aviv last year.
Morocco Upgrades Air Bases for $4 Billion F-16 Viper Jet Acquisition
8 April 2022
Morocco is active in preparing for the reception of 25 American F-16 VIPER combat aircraft manufactured by the American group Lockheed Martin. In this regard, extension and (…)
UK Seeks to Bolster Military and Counter-Terrorism Ties with Morocco
7 April 2022
Air Marshal Martin Elliot Sampson, British Defense Advisor for the Middle East and North Africa, believes that security cooperation is a key element of the relationship between (…)
Morocco’s Military Buildup and Alliances Raise Concerns in Spain
6 April 2022
A Spanish newspaper believes that Morocco represents a military threat to Spain, given the kingdom’s strategic alliances with other military powers and the continuous (…)