France
French Navy Sailor Arrested in Morocco with 12 kg of Hashish
Came to participate in a naval exercise in Morocco, a French national, a member of the military navy, was arrested this Thursday morning for possession of hashish.
Topic
Defense - Armament
Morocco
Israeli Arms Exports Surge 30% Following Morocco Normalization Deal
Since the normalization of relations between Morocco and Israel, Israeli arms exports have been steadily increasing. A 30% increase was recorded last year, thanks in particular to Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Domestic Military Drone Production, Expanding Defense Industry
Morocco has started industrial defense activities, including the manufacture of drones equipped with observation, surveillance and armament equipment.
Morocco
Moroccan Army Chief Meets Top US Military Officials to Bolster Security Cooperation
On a working visit to the United States, the Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), General of the Army Corps Belkhir El Farouk was received on Monday in Washington by the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States Armed Forces, Christopher W. Grady.
Morocco
Morocco Buys $70 Million Israeli Electronic Warfare System, Countering Algerian Moves
Morocco has ordered electronic warfare (EW) and signals intelligence (SIGINT) "Alinet" solutions from the Israeli company Elbit Systems.
Morocco
Morocco Tightens Gun Control Laws with New Firearms Legislation
Morocco has decided to modernize its legal arsenal related to weapons . A bill to this effect was adopted this week by parliament.
Morocco
Morocco Opens New Military Base to Combat Illegal Immigration and Smuggling
Morocco has established a new military base in the north, in Al Hoceima, in order to strengthen the kingdom’s capabilities to meet the challenges related to illegal immigration and smuggling.
Spain
Spain Boosts Defense Spending by 25.8% to Modernize Military, Align with NATO Goals
Spain plans a budget of 12.8 billion euros for the Ministry of Defense and the modernization of its army in 2023, an increase of 25.8% compared to this year’s budget.
Spain
Morocco Bolsters Naval Defense with Advanced US Helicopters, Raising Regional Concerns
Morocco has just received 2 units of the 22 Bell 412 EPI helicopters ordered from the United States to fight submarine attacks. Does this acquisition worry Spain?
Morocco
Morocco and Turkey Explore Military Industry Collaboration, King Mohammed VI Signals
Morocco could count on Turkey to achieve its goals regarding the manufacture of military weapons on its territory. The subject was raised in a congratulatory message from King Mohammed VI to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan .
Belgium
Morocco Partners with Belgian Firm to Build Military Aircraft Maintenance Facility
Morocco is setting up, in partnership with the Belgian aerospace group Orizio, a maintenance plant for military aircraft at the Benslimane airport.
France
French and Moroccan Air Forces Mark Decade of Training Partnership
Ten years ago, the air forces of the Moroccan gendarmerie signed a cooperation agreement with their French counterparts. The anniversary of this partnership has allowed to recall the various achievements that have been carried out and the prospects for the years to come.