Defense - Armament

Israeli Arms Exports Surge 30% Following Morocco Normalization Deal

23 November 2022

Since the normalization of relations between Morocco and Israel, Israeli arms exports have been steadily increasing. A 30% increase was recorded last year, thanks in particular (…)

Morocco Launches Domestic Military Drone Production, Expanding Defense Industry

12 November 2022

Morocco has started industrial defense activities, including the manufacture of drones equipped with observation, surveillance and armament equipment.

Moroccan Army Chief Meets Top US Military Officials to Bolster Security Cooperation

9 November 2022

On a working visit to the United States, the Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), General of the Army Corps Belkhir El Farouk was received on Monday in Washington (…)

Morocco Buys $70 Million Israeli Electronic Warfare System, Countering Algerian Moves

7 November 2022

Morocco has ordered electronic warfare (EW) and signals intelligence (SIGINT) "Alinet" solutions from the Israeli company Elbit Systems.

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.

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.