Morocco Eyes Russian and French Submarines for Naval Expansion
17 December 2024
Morocco wants to acquire its very first submarine, the last piece of equipment missing from the Royal Navy. In its sights, the Russian and French high-tech models.
Defense - Armament
Moroccan Soldiers Killed in Mine Explosion During Demining Operation
12 December 2024
Two Moroccan soldiers were killed and a third was seriously injured by the explosion of an anti-vehicle mine on Thursday in Touizgui, in the province of Assa-Zag.
Morocco Begins Receiving Advanced Apache Combat Helicopters from US
10 December 2024
Morocco is gradually receiving the 24 Apache AH-64 helicopters it had acquired from the American manufacturer Boeing as part of the US government’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) (…)
Morocco Expands Military Fleet with New Indian Truck Order
8 December 2024
Morocco has just placed an order for a new batch of military trucks from the Indian manufacturer Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL).
Spain to Provide Morocco with Advanced Border Surveillance Systems
7 December 2024
Spain will provide Morocco with advanced video surveillance systems to help it better address current challenges related to terrorism, smuggling and other forms of illicit (…)
Arms Race Escalates Between Morocco and Algeria, Raising Conflict Concerns
3 December 2024
Morocco and Algeria are engaged in an arms race to the point of fearing the possibility of a war in the Maghreb.
US Reinforces Military Ties with Morocco Amid Regional Tensions
3 December 2024
The United States has reaffirmed the strength of the partnership and military cooperation with Morocco, whose neighbor (Algeria) is seeking an escalation or even a confrontation.
Morocco Plans Tax Incentives to Boost Defense Industry by 2025
30 November 2024
Morocco aims to become a major player in the defense industry in the Mediterranean. As early as 2025, the kingdom could grant tax exemptions to companies in the sector that (…)
Morocco Considers Acquiring Russian S-400 Air Defense System
30 November 2024
Morocco is eyeing the Russian S-400 Triumf air defense system. This cutting-edge system, capable of intercepting long-range targets, has been of interest to the kingdom for (…)
Morocco Set to Acquire Advanced Turkish Akinci Drones, Expanding Military Arsenal
28 November 2024
After the 19 Bayraktar TB2 drones acquired three years ago, Morocco is preparing to receive the Akinci drone, manufactured by the Turkish company Baykar. This latest generation (…)