France
Morocco Shifts Away from French Arms, Favors US Military Equipment
Morocco is showing less interest in "made in France" weapons. It remains France’s top customer in the Maghreb, however.
Topic
Defense - Armament
Morocco
Morocco to Acquire Advanced Israeli Electronic Warfare System for Enhanced Defense
Morocco wants to acquire the electronic warfare system "Alinet" from the Israeli international company Elbit. It will allow the collection of radar signal intelligence and the determination of the frequencies of air defense systems.
Morocco
Morocco-Israel Military Ties Grow, Raising Regional Security Concerns
Since the normalization of their relations in December 2020, Morocco and Israel have been working to strengthen their military cooperation, much to the chagrin of Algeria, which fears for its security.
Morocco
Morocco Expands Military Capabilities with 150 Israeli-Made Drones, Plans Local Production
Morocco has acquired 150 WanderB and ThunderB drones, manufactured by the Israeli company BlueBird (50% owned by Israel Aerospace Industries - IAI) and plans to buy as many more Israeli UAS drones, some of which will be produced locally.
Morocco
US Congress Eyes Sanctions on Algeria, Praises Morocco's Diplomatic Shift
The US Congress places Algeria on the list of "regimes qualified as enemies of America" because of its proximity to Russia, from whom it acquires weapons. Morocco, on the other hand, receives congratulations for the "transformative" progress made and the trilateral agreement to restore relations with Israel.
Morocco
Moroccan Military Explores Israeli Defense Tech at International Innovation Conference
Moroccan military personnel participating in the International Conference on Innovation and Defense organized in Israel were briefed on the new technological capabilities of the Israeli army.
Morocco
Moroccan Army Chief Makes Historic Visit to Israel for Military Innovation Conference
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) gave a warm welcome to Lieutenant General El Farouk Belkhir, Chief of Staff of the Moroccan Army, who came to participate in the International Conference on Innovation.
Morocco
Morocco Set to Receive Advanced Abrams A2 Tanks from US, Boosting Military Capabilities
Faithful to the American Abrams tank, Morocco is about to receive new state-of-the-art American tanks (Abrams 2). Military equipment that will allow it to cope with regional instability.
Spain
Spain Scraps Plan to Deploy Eurofighters in Canary Islands, Citing Morocco Concerns
Spain recently ordered 20 units of the Eurofighter air defense system, intended for the protection of the Canary Islands. But according to the latest news, the Spanish authorities would have given up deploying these devices on the archipelago for fear of "irritating" Morocco.
Morocco
Moroccan General to Attend Israeli Military Innovation Conference in Tel Aviv
At the invitation of the Israeli Defense Forces, the Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and Commander of the Southern Zone, General Belkhir El Farouk, will soon make a working visit to Israel.
Morocco
Morocco Reportedly Acquires Advanced Israeli Air Defense System
Morocco would have received the advanced Barak MX anti-missile defense system, which it ordered from Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) at the end of last year.
Spain
Morocco Bolsters Military with French Caesar Guns, Raising Concerns in Spain
Morocco has recently received its first French Caesar self-propelled guns, after the drones and other defense systems acquired from China, Turkey and Israel. This continued rearmament of the kingdom worries the Spanish press, which laments the stagnation of Spain in this area.