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?
Defense - Armament
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.
Morocco Bolsters Naval Defense with $62 Million US Missile Purchase for F-16 Jets
18 April 2020
The United States has just approved an order for 10 anti-ship missiles, of the AGM84L Harpoon Block II type, placed by the Royal Armed Forces of Morocco, worth $62 million.
Morocco’s King Orders Military Medical Support in COVID-19 Fight
23 March 2020
King Mohammed VI has instructed the military medical service to participate in the mission to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
US Cancels "African Lion 2020" Military Exercises Due to Coronavirus Concerns
19 March 2020
The "African Lion 2020" military maneuvers, initially scheduled for March 23 to April 3, 2020, have been officially canceled, due to the coronavirus.
Morocco Acquires Advanced Chinese AR2 Missile System, Boosting Defense Capabilities
12 March 2020
The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces have just acquired the latest Chinese AR2 missile launch system, considered by specialists to be one of the most powerful missile destruction (…)
Morocco Emerges as Top African Arms Importer, SIPRI Report Reveals
11 March 2020
Between 2015 and 2019, Morocco and Algeria were among the largest arms importers in Africa, ahead of Egypt. These are data published in the report "Trends in international arms (…)
US Approves $239 Million Sale of Hercules M88 Armored Vehicles to Morocco
7 March 2020
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale to Morocco of Hercules M88 recovery armored vehicles for an amount of $239.35 million. The information was relayed by The (…)
Morocco Nears $280 Million Deal for Spanish Warships, Boosting Naval Capabilities
2 February 2020
Negotiations are continuing between Morocco and Spain for the acquisition of two military ships, of the Avante type, with the Spanish shipbuilding company, Navantia.
Transparency Report Reveals Stagnant Anti-Corruption Efforts in Morocco’s Defense Sector
25 January 2020
The results of the surveys carried out by Transparency Maroc took into account three major indicators, including the corruption perception index, the global corruption (…)