Morocco Ranks Third in French Arms Purchases as Global Sales Decline
2 June 2021
Morocco is one of France’s biggest arms customers. From 2019 to 2020, French arms exports fell by nearly 41%.
Defense - Armament
Morocco’s Military Modernization Raises Concerns in Spain
29 May 2021
Morocco has been engaged for a few years in a dynamic of strengthening and modernizing its army, with the support of the United States and Saudi Arabia. Would this Moroccan (…)
Belgian Extremist Soldier Sought by Authorities Planned Mosque Attack, Intelligence Reveals
27 May 2021
The State Security, the Belgian civil intelligence service, identified in 2015 on its radar, Jürgen Conings, a soldier considered a potentially dangerous extremist, and (…)
French Combat Helicopters to Join Morocco’s ’Authorise 2021’ Military Exercise
25 May 2021
French helicopters will take off in the coming days for Morocco where they will participate in the military exercise called "Authorise 2021".
Morocco Eyes Turkish Ejder Yalçın Armored Vehicles to Bolster Military Capabilities
24 May 2021
Morocco plans to acquire the Ejder Yalçın armored vehicle from the Turkish manufacturer Nurol Makina. This will further strengthen its armament.
Moroccan Army Destroys Polisario Vehicle Near Sahara Defense Wall
17 May 2021
The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) destroyed, this Monday, May 17, 2021, a Polisario vehicle in the Mahbès sub-sector. A response to a provocation from the East of the defense wall (…)
US and African Forces to Hold Massive ’African Lion 21’ Military Exercise in Sahara
30 April 2021
The African Lion 21 scheduled for next June in the Moroccan Sahara will see the participation of more than 700 soldiers from the Georgia National Guard. In addition to Morocco, (…)
Morocco’s Military Budget Surges to $4.8 Billion, Ranks 40th Globally
29 April 2021
Morocco’s military spending has exploded in 10 years, reaching $4.8 billion in 2020. This is revealed by the report of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri).
Morocco Strengthens Security at Strategic Saharan Border Crossing
17 April 2021
Securing the Guerguerat border post is a major concern for Morocco. A new control point has just been installed in this border town located in the far southwest of the Sahara.
Morocco to Expand Benguerir Air Base, Boosting Royal Air Force Capabilities
17 April 2021
Morocco wants to undertake renovation work on the Benguerir air base, known as the sixth air base of the Royal Air Force (6th BAFRA). This will increase the capacity of this (…)