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 would set up on its territory.
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 several years.
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 drone is capable of reaching targets more than 150 kilometers away.
Morocco and Airbus Helicopters have not yet reached an agreement for the sale of 18 H225M (Caracal) to the Royal Armed Forces (FAR). Discussions are ongoing to finalize this order.
Despite the tensions that have escalated in recent years, there is a need for rapprochement between Morocco and Algeria to develop economic partnerships.
Morocco, eager to strengthen its maritime power, is seriously considering the acquisition of its very first submarine . This project, repeatedly postponed, now seems essential for the Royal Navy, which already has an impressive fleet of 121 ships.
Faced with the barely veiled threats from Algeria to open an armed conflict, Morocco is preparing to fortify its borders with its neighbor and rival.
The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) is equipping itself with state-of-the-art computer systems to optimize its operations, according to an official US document.
Morocco has made qualitative leaps this year in the field of the defense industry, said Abdelatif Loudiyi, the delegated minister in charge of National Defense, recalling the kingdom’s objective to reduce its imports of weapons and ammunition.
The Polisario would be using Arash Standard rockets developed by Iran in its "war" against Morocco, according to recent images released by the Sahrawi separatists. These weapons of mass destruction can reach targets at a range of 120 to 250 km.
Morocco plans to acquire the F-35, a fifth-generation stealth fighter from the American manufacturer Lockheed Martin, to strengthen its air force, which would raise concerns in Spain.
5.8 billion dirhams. This is the budget that Morocco has planned in the 2025 finance bill to strengthen the surveillance of its borders with Algeria. These funds will be used to acquire weapons and ammunition and to build infrastructure to secure the border areas of the kingdom.