Supplier to the Royal Armed Forces, Indian group MKU now plans to manufacture in Morocco. It has announced a facility in Nouaceur to produce surveillance and targeting systems, as well as ballistic protection equipment, with plans to supply African markets too.
The Moroccan maker of the Matador drone says it has received requests from two Gulf countries for demonstrations. Their interest also appears to extend to technology and production transfers, even though the aircraft is still at the prototype stage.
The US military aviation will take part in the Marrakech Airshow , from October 7 to 10. A flyover is planned, while the Utah and Alaska Air National Guards will display aircraft in the show’s exhibition area.
Morocco has ordered 50 new American tank transporters and an equal number of trailers to carry its heavy military equipment. Announced on October 5 by Oshkosh Defense, this second order follows an initial delivery already in service with the Royal Armed Forces.
Emirati defense companies are preparing to attend the Marrakech Airshow from October 7 to 10. Gathering in a national pavilion, EDGE and several other groups will present their technologies to military delegations and international buyers.
Moroccan and US military personnel are preparing a new round of tests for African Lion 2027. Defense companies are expected to take part in the exercises, testing their equipment alongside the units involved. The first discussions were held in Agadir.
Twelve Moroccan pilots and their mechanics are taking part in an exercise with French Rafale jets at Orange Air Base. Facing simulated threats in the air and on the ground, the two forces are working on their coordination so they can eventually carry out joint missions.
Detection, identification and target-tracking equipment dominated the military exports Germany authorised for Morocco in 2025. Berlin granted 26 individual licences worth a total of €19.27 million.
The Royal Armed Forces are setting up new cyberdefense teams. To assess them, they want to take part in US exercises and add simulated attacks to future editions of African Lion.
Morocco’s military purchases from Israel also include strike capabilities. Drones, artillery and intelligence complement air defense, according to an analysis published by JNS on October 1.
Two days after King Mohammed VI said that an attack on Saudi Arabia would be tantamount to an attack on Morocco, Saudi Arabia’s defense minister called Abdellatif Loudiyi. The two officials want to strengthen military cooperation and regional coordination.
A company based in Rabat has unveiled the first version of an autonomous drone developed entirely in Morocco. Its claimed range is 2,000 kilometers, but its main distinguishing feature is its ability to keep navigating when GPS signals disappear.