Chinese Arms Giant Norinco Expands to Morocco, Eyes African Market
7 November 2021
The Chinese company Norinco, specialized in the armaments industry, has set up shop in Morocco by opening a subsidiary in Rabat.
Defense - Armament
Morocco’s Defense Spending Surges as US Arms Sales Double to $8.5 Billion
26 October 2021
The United States has revealed details about the modernization plan of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR). It appears that Morocco is working to establish a local defense industry.
Morocco’s Military Budget Soars to Record $4.8 Billion in 2022
24 October 2021
Morocco’s military budget has been steadily increasing for several years as it has embarked on a dynamic of strengthening and modernizing its army. It should increase from (…)
Morocco Boosts Defense Budget to Record 5 Billion Euros Amid Algeria Tensions
21 October 2021
In a context of crisis with Algeria, which has broken off diplomatic relations and banned both military and civilian aircraft from overflying its airspace, Morocco plans to (…)
Morocco in Talks with Turkey to Acquire 15 Advanced Naval Patrol Boats
19 October 2021
Morocco would like to acquire 10 ARES 35 FPB fast patrol boats and 5 ARES 80 SAT boats manufactured in Turkey. Discussions are underway between the two parties.
Spain Boosts Military Spending by 7.87% Amid North African Arms Race
9 October 2021
Faced with the arms race in which Morocco and Algeria have been engaged for a decade, and especially considering Morocco’s rearmament, Spain has decided to increase its (…)
US Approves Advanced Radio Systems for Morocco’s Apache Helicopters
8 October 2021
Morocco has received US approval to equip the 24 "AH-64 Apache" helicopters it had ordered from the American manufacturer Boeing.
Israel’s Defense Minister to Visit Morocco, Bolster Military Cooperation
4 October 2021
Benny Gantz, the Israeli Defense Minister, will visit Morocco in the coming months. After the normalization of their relations, the two countries have committed to collaborate (…)
Morocco to Partner with Israel on Kamikaze Drone Production, Boosting Defense Capabilities
3 October 2021
Morocco is considering launching the manufacture of kamikaze drones in collaboration with Israel. The two countries will sign an agreement in the coming days for the production (…)
French Drug Lord’s Notoriety Complicates Brother’s Legal Battle
29 September 2021
While Nordine, the brother of Bouchaïb El Kacimi alias "Bouch de Dreux", the most wanted cannabis trafficker in France still on the run in Morocco, was expecting to be (…)