French Military Struggles to Attract Young Recruits Amid Low Interest
21 October 2019
The French army is having trouble meeting its recruitment needs. The reason is that few young people are responding to its call.
Defense - Armament
Moroccan Military Denies Mobilization Near Algerian Border Amid Controversy
15 October 2019
The maneuvers of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) in the Oriental region are the subject of a major controversy. Some even see a mobilization against Algeria.
Moroccan Navy’s Largest Warship Arrives in France for Joint Military Exercises
9 October 2019
In order to participate in the annual "Chebec" exercises in France, the Frigate "Mohammed VI" has set sail for the city of Toulon. Indeed, since the end of last week, the (…)
US Marines and Moroccan Forces Conduct Joint TRAP Exercises in Tifnit
19 September 2019
For the past few days, the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and the US Marines have been conducting joint military exercises in the village of Tifnit in the Souss-Massa region. A video (…)
Morocco Acquires $209 Million in High-Tech GPS-Guided Bombs from US
18 September 2019
The United States Department of Defense announced the signing of a new contract with Morocco for the acquisition of 8,000 high-tech explosive devices, with very high power and (…)
Classified Moroccan Military Documents Found Wrapping Street Snacks
17 September 2019
It may seem unbelievable but it is a real fact. Documents from the Moroccan army are sometimes found with peanut vendors.
US Approves $985 Million in Missile Sales to Morocco for Border Security
14 September 2019
Morocco intends to further secure its borders. While for the moment no new contracts have yet been concluded with the United States, the US State Department has nevertheless (…)
Morocco Bolsters Air Defense with Advanced Ukrainian Anti-Drone System
5 September 2019
The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have just acquired the anti-drone system, Bukovel-AD, manufactured by the Ukrainian company Proximus.
Morocco Bolsters Military Fleet with 100 US Army Tactical Trucks
4 September 2019
The vehicle fleet of the Moroccan army is being enriched. A batch of 50 light equipment transporters have been shipped from the United States to the Kingdom. About fifty more (…)
Moroccan Paratroopers Win Gold at International Army Games in Russia
30 August 2019
The First Parachute Infantry Brigade of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) won the Gold Medal at the 2019 International Army Games, recently organized by Russia and Belarus.