Morocco Acquires 1000 Ukrainian-Made Anti-Tank Missile Systems
2 June 2022
In 2021, Morocco received 1000 portable anti-tank missile and rocket launchers manufactured in Ukraine.
Defense - Armament
French and Moroccan Air Forces Launch Joint Exercise "Échange Air Maroc 2022"
21 May 2022
The "Échange Air Maroc 2022" exercise between the Mirage 2000 of the French Air and Space Force and the Mirage F1 of the Royal Air Force began on Monday, May 16, 2022. It aims (…)
Morocco Bolsters Military with Arrival of French Sherpa Armored Vehicles
14 May 2022
Morocco has just received a first batch of the 36 Sherpa light tactical vehicles ordered from the French company Arquus in 2020.
Morocco Bolsters Military with Indian-Made Desert-Ready Tactical Trucks
10 May 2022
Morocco has acquired tactical transport trucks from India to strengthen the vehicle fleet of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR). The first images of these vehicles have just been (…)
Morocco Seeks Israeli Delilah Cruise Missiles to Bolster Air Force
5 May 2022
Morocco has just entered into negotiations with the Israeli company Elbit Systems with a view to acquiring the Delilah cruise missile, a weapon capable of hitting land and (…)
Morocco Boosts Military Spending to $5 Billion, 4% of GDP
1 May 2022
Morocco has been steadily increasing its military budget in recent years. This year, the kingdom plans to invest nearly 5 billion euros in the modernization and strengthening (…)
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).
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.