Top Moroccan General Inspects Sahara Defense Wall Amid Protest Concerns
25 September 2020
Army Corps General Abdelfattah Louarak, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), visited the Moroccan Sahara defense wall sector on Thursday.
Defense - Armament
Morocco’s Advanced Stealth Frigate Undergoes Maintenance at French Shipyard
25 September 2020
The Moroccan multi-mission stealth frigate Mohammed VI FREMM class is undergoing technical shutdown. The flagship of the Royal Navy is admitted to the Naval Group (former DCN) (…)
Morocco’s New Apache Helicopters to Feature Advanced Longbow Radar Systems
6 September 2020
The 24 Apache AH-64E helicopters that Morocco has ordered from Boeing will be equipped with Longbow FCR fire control radars.
Algeria Flexes Military Muscle Near Moroccan Border Amid Rising Tensions
1 September 2020
The demonstrations of the Algerian army near the border with Morocco continue. These follow the announcement by the Kingdom of building a military base near Jerada on the (…)
Morocco Boosts Air Force with $62 Billion Pentagon Deal for 24 F-16 Fighters
16 August 2020
Morocco’s purchase of several F-16 multirole combat aircraft has just been approved by the Pentagon. Lockheed Martin is the supplier.
Morocco Acquires Advanced Engines for 24 Apache Attack Helicopters
4 August 2020
Turboprops have recently been acquired by Morocco to equip the 24 Apache (AH-64E) helicopters. The T700 from General Electric will be able to propel the attack helicopter (…)
Expert: Algeria’s "Hidden War" Against Morocco Escalates Amid Military Base Dispute
18 July 2020
Commenting on the diplomatic rift between Algeria and Morocco over military bases, international expert on security and terrorism issues, Mohamed Benhammou, president of the (…)
Morocco Modernizes Defense Industry Laws, Opening Arms Trade to Domestic Firms
17 July 2020
The draft law relating to defense and security materials and equipment, weapons and ammunition was adopted on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, by the Foreign Affairs, Defense and (…)
Morocco’s King Approves New Laws to Bolster Military and Cybersecurity
10 July 2020
Three draft laws related to the army and a draft decree on military affairs were validated in a council of ministers by King Mohammed VI.
US Embassy Denies Plans to Relocate Naval Base from Spain to Morocco
10 July 2020
The US embassy in Morocco has stated in a press release that the United States does not intend to transfer its troops and equipment from the naval base in Rota, southern Spain, (…)