Morocco Expands Drone Fleet with 6 New Turkish Bayraktar TB2s
13 December 2021
Morocco has received six new Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones, after an initial order of 13 drones last April.
Defense - Armament
Morocco Eyes Israeli Missiles to Boost Control of Gibraltar Strait
13 December 2021
Morocco is considering deploying Rafael Israeli missiles in the Tangier and Nador regions to better control the Strait of Gibraltar. This, in response to Spain’s decision to (…)
Morocco Negotiates Purchase of Advanced Caracal H225M Military Helicopters from Airbus
10 December 2021
Morocco has ordered French Caracal H225M helicopters from the French manufacturer Airbus Helicopters, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of military helicopters. This (…)
UAE to Transfer Mirage 2000-9 Fighter Jets to Morocco, Bolstering North African Air Force
9 December 2021
The United Arab Emirates will transfer part of its fleet of 68 Mirage 2000-9 combat aircraft to Morocco.
Morocco Boosts Military Spending by 4% to Modernize Armed Forces
6 December 2021
As part of the modernization of the arsenal of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), Morocco is strengthening the capabilities of its military. This is evidenced by the 4% increase in (…)
Morocco Upgrades Military Airport to House New Apache Attack Helicopters
3 December 2021
Morocco is preparing to receive the 24 "AH-64 Apache" helicopters it had ordered from the American manufacturer Boeing. In this regard, it plans to rehabilitate the military (…)
Morocco Expands Military Drone Fleet with New Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Order
2 December 2021
Morocco has just placed a new order for six Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones, after an initial order of 13 drones last April.
Moroccan Protesters Rally Against New Military Pact with Israel
1 December 2021
The signing of the military agreement protocol between Morocco and Israel, which took place last week during Benny Gantz’s visit to Rabat, continues to stir up some (…)
Morocco Plans Major Upgrade with 36 Bell-412 EPI Helicopters for Air Force
28 November 2021
Morocco is considering acquiring 36 BELL-412 EPI multipurpose helicopters from the American company Bell Textron Inc. These are latest generation aircraft that will strengthen (…)
Morocco Bolsters Air Defense with Israeli Barak 8 Missile System Purchase
27 November 2021
One of the fallouts of the visit to Morocco by the Israeli Defense Minister is the sale of the medium-range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM) system. It is a missile capable of (…)