Morocco
Morocco Seeks Advanced Israeli Weapons Amid Tensions with Algeria
In crisis with Algeria, Morocco wants to order more formidable weapons from Israel to, if necessary, launch strikes against enemy targets.
Topic
Defense - Armament
Morocco
Morocco Joins US-Led Multinational Military Exercise in Jordan
Under the command of the US army, Morocco is participating in an important annual military exercise in Jordan.
France
Morocco Receives First Batch of French Caesar Artillery Systems
The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have received the first batch of Caesar guns they had ordered from France.
Morocco
Algeria and Russia to Hold Joint Military Exercises Near Moroccan Border
Algeria and Russia will conduct joint military exercises on the border with Morocco next November.
France
Morocco Reportedly Receives French Caesar Artillery Systems, Video Suggests
Morocco would have received the Caesar guns it had ordered from France. A video seems to confirm this reception.
Morocco
Morocco Plans New Military Base in Northern City for Advanced Air Defense Systems
Morocco is considering building a new military base in the north of the kingdom, near the city of Al Hoceima, to host "air defense units and systems".
Morocco
US Approves $141 Million Military Command System Sale to Morocco
The Biden administration has approved the potential sale of ground command and control systems and related equipment to Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco in Talks to Acquire Israeli Barak-8 Missile Defense System
Morocco is said to have entered into negotiations with Israel Aerospace Industries to acquire the Barak-8 medium-range surface-to-air missile system, capable of shooting down aircraft, missiles and drones at a distance of 50 to 70 kilometers.
Sport
Morocco Aids Qatar's World Cup Security Efforts, Bolstering Cybersecurity Measures
Morocco is providing its expertise and know-how in security matters to Qatar, the host country of the next World Cup. Assistance highly appreciated by Doha.
Morocco
Missing US Nuclear Bomber: 1956 Morocco-Bound Flight Vanishes Over Atlantic
A U.S. military plane carrying two nuclear bombs destined for Morocco disappeared from radar on March 10, 1956. To this day, neither the plane nor the nuclear bombs have been found.
Morocco
Morocco's Military Budget Surges to $4.12 Billion, Nearly Doubling in a Decade
Moroccan military spending has increased from $2.36 billion in 2009 to $4.12 billion in 2019. This is what the latest report from the US State Department indicates.
Morocco
Morocco and Israel Bolster Security Cooperation as Police Chiefs Meet in Rabat
During a working visit to Morocco this week, the head of the Israeli police, Yaakov Shabtai, was received on Tuesday by the Director General of Territorial Surveillance, Abdellatif Hammouchi .