Spain
Expert: Morocco Unlikely to Initiate Armed Conflict with Spain, Cites US Influence
An expert on Islam and the Arab world believes that the opening of an armed conflict between Morocco and Spain is unlikely.
Topic
Defense - Armament
Spain
Spanish Navy Resupplies Disputed Territories Off Moroccan Coast
The Spanish Navy ship Mar Caribe has started on Monday its first logistical support mission (materials and supplies of all kinds) of the year to the defense forces stationed on the Vélez de la Gomera and Al Hoceima rocks, and on the Chafarinas Islands, claimed by Morocco.
Spain
US-Led Naval Exercise 'Obangame Express 2022' Kicks Off in Senegal with Moroccan Participation
Officially started in Dakar, Senegal on March 11, the multinational maritime exercise Obangame Express 2022 sees the participation of naval units from the United States, Morocco, Spain and Gambia.
Morocco
US Expands Military Ties with Morocco, Waives Defense Fund Restrictions
The United States has further strengthened military cooperation with Morocco. A waiver has been granted to defense funds so that Washington can continue to support the kingdom’s participation in joint military exercises.
Spain
Spain Reaffirms Arms Sales to Morocco Despite Territorial Concerns
The Spanish government has announced its intention to continue selling arms to Morocco, its "strategic partner", despite the latter’s manifest threats to its territorial integrity.
Spain
Spain Vows Firm Response to Morocco's Military Buildup Near Ceuta and Melilla
The Spanish government has assured that "it will act firmly" if the territorial integrity of Spain is violated by Morocco, which has announced the deployment of anti-aircraft systems in Tangier and Nador, near Ceuta and Melilla.
Morocco
Morocco Establishes Eastern Military Zone Amid Tensions with Algeria
In crisis with Algeria, Morocco has equipped itself with an Eastern military zone that will be led by Major General Mohamed Miqdad. A first.
Spain
Spanish Army Tanks in Melilla Spark Concern Across Moroccan Border
Combat tanks from the Spanish army traveled the streets of the city of Melilla last Tuesday. The maneuver did not go unnoticed on the Moroccan side.
Spain
Spain Deploys Military Drones to Bolster Border Security in Ceuta and Melilla
The Spanish Ministry of the Interior launched an emergency order in January for four military-use drones to strengthen security at the borders in Ceuta and Melilla to prevent any "violent" attempt by migrants to invade.
Spain
Spain's Military Sales to Morocco Raise National Security Concerns
Spain sold 385.7 million euros worth of ammunition and military vehicles to Morocco between 1992 and 2020. A "massive" sale denounced by a senator from the Compromis party who accuses the Spanish government of having contributed to making Morocco a threat to the integrity of Spain.
Spain
Spanish Senator Slams Decades of Arms Sales to Morocco Amid Western Sahara Tensions
Senator Carles Mulet of Compromis reproaches the government of Pedro Sanchez for continuing to provide "massive" arms to Morocco after the ceasefire with the Polisario Front in 1991.
Morocco
Israel Declines to Sell Iron Dome Defense System to Arab Allies, Citing Security Concerns
Israel refuses to sell its "Iron Dome" defense system to Arab countries like Morocco and the United Arab Emirates for fear of disclosure of secrets.