Morocco is about to receive a new batch of F-16 fighter jets as part of the US Military Assistance Program (EDA), which will allow the Kingdom to benefit from the surplus of US defense equipment. It is the American firm Lockheed Martin that announced the news.
The special forces of the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) dismantled, on Friday, October 24, a terrorist cell linked to the Islamic State group, in Tamaris II, in the suburbs of Casablanca , in Ouezzane and in Chefchaouen.
The 2020 budget of the National Defense of Morocco sees an increase of nearly 30% compared to 2019 (45.4 billion dirhams against 35.1 billion), in order to cope with the increase in personnel costs and the acquisition of new equipment.
The French army is having trouble meeting its recruitment needs. The reason is that few young people are responding to its call.
The maneuvers of the Royal Armed Forces ( FAR ) in the Oriental region are the subject of a major controversy. Some even see a mobilization against Algeria.
In order to participate in the annual "Chebec" exercises in France, the Frigate "Mohammed VI" has set sail for the city of Toulon. Indeed, since the end of last week, the largest unit of the Moroccan navy has been preparing to offer beautiful parades.
For the past few days, the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and the US Marines have been conducting joint military exercises in the village of Tifnit in the Souss-Massa region. A video posted on the official FAR page provides ample information on these exercises.
The United States Department of Defense announced the signing of a new contract with Morocco for the acquisition of 8,000 high-tech explosive devices, with very high power and directed by a GPS system.
It may seem unbelievable but it is a real fact. Documents from the Moroccan army are sometimes found with peanut vendors.
Morocco intends to further secure its borders. While for the moment no new contracts have yet been concluded with the United States, the US State Department has nevertheless approved the sale of missiles and Tow launchers for $776 million, as well as ammunition for F-16s (including bombs) for $209 million.
The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have just acquired the anti-drone system, Bukovel-AD, manufactured by the Ukrainian company Proximus.
The vehicle fleet of the Moroccan army is being enriched. A batch of 50 light equipment transporters have been shipped from the United States to the Kingdom. About fifty more trucks are expected to join them in the coming months.