US Navy Base in Morocco Sparks Tension with Algeria
9 July 2020
The announced presence of a US Navy base in northern Morocco is not to the liking of Algeria, which sees it as a way to weaken its navy.
Defense - Armament
US Naval Base Relocation to Morocco Sparks Concern in European Parliament
9 July 2020
Initially considered rumors, the fears of the Spanish authorities that the US naval base in Rota would be moved to Morocco are being confirmed. In a letter to the European (…)
US Navy Considers Moving Strategic Base from Spain to Morocco, Raising Regional Concerns
7 July 2020
The United States is about to move its naval base in Rota to Morocco. A decision that worries the Spanish authorities.
Morocco’s Apache Helicopter Purchase Shifts Military Balance with Spain
2 July 2020
By 2024, Morocco will have the Apache AH-64E Guardian helicopter, one of the most powerful in the world. Spain sees this acquisition by the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) in a bad (…)
Morocco to Acquire 24 Boeing AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopters by 2024
27 June 2020
A contract for the purchase of 24 AH-64 Apache helicopters has been concluded between the American manufacturer Boeing and Morocco. The terms of this agreement are known.
Morocco Secures €192 Million Loan for MBDA Mica-VL Missile Defense System
23 May 2020
On April 28, Morocco and BNP Paribas bank signed an agreement concerning a loan to finance the purchase of military equipment manufactured by MBDA France.
Moroccan Honorary Consul Under Investigation for Illegal Firearms Possession
11 May 2020
A judicial investigation has been opened under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor’s office against a Moroccan, honorary consul of a foreign country, for the (…)
Moroccan-Made Face Masks Win French Army Certification, Export Potential Grows
9 May 2020
Two samples of Moroccan non-woven fabric masks have been certified, without any reservations, by the French army after authorization from Imanor, CTTH, and other national bodies.
Algeria Conducts Live-Fire Military Exercise Near Moroccan Border
7 May 2020
The Algerian army organized, on Tuesday, a live-ammunition exercise near Tindouf, not far from the Moroccan defense wall. A simple military exercise or pure provocation?
Spain Urges US to Block Morocco Missile Deal, Citing Regional Stability Concerns
19 April 2020
Morocco’s purchase of missiles worries Spain. European deputy, José Ramón Bauzá, asked the US Congress on Friday to stop the sale of missiles to the kingdom.