Morocco Navy Drones Track Submarines 13M Euro Deal

The two naval drones will be delivered with their mission equipment, a control station, separate components and two sets of spare parts. The contract also includes documentation, training and assistance necessary for their commissioning and operational support.

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The company involved and the model of the vessels were hidden in the official note, due to commercial confidentiality. The document specifies, however, that the systems will be able to conduct multi-day missions with a high degree of autonomy.

According to a note from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs dated July 8, 2026, the Moroccan Royal Navy will be the recipient and end-user of this equipment.

A maritime weakness in Morocco to address

The drones will be configured for anti-submarine warfare and mine neutralization. They must in particular strengthen the protection of port entrances, coastal accesses and maritime routes against underwater threats.

Morocco already has vessels equipped with sonar as well as a limited number of specialized helicopters. Its capabilities dedicated to mine countermeasures remain limited, according to the Dutch assessment.

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The use of unmanned systems should allow these operations to be conducted without exposing sailors in potentially mined areas. Dutch authorities consider this equipment as essentially defensive and believe it cannot be easily converted to fulfill other missions.