Morocco Slips to 55th in Global Military Power Rankings
20 January 2022
Morocco is ranked 55th in the 2022 ranking of major military powers, down two places from last year.
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Moroccan Military Responds to Ex-Conscript’s Claims, Clarifies Training and Medical Care
16 January 2022
Following the statements of a former enrollee of the 36th contingent of compulsory military service, the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (EMG-FAR) reacted to provide (…)
Morocco Bolsters Military with Advanced US Abrams A2 Tanks Amid Regional Tensions
14 January 2022
The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) will receive new state-of-the-art American tanks in the coming days. This will strengthen its armament in a context marked by tensions with Algeria.
US AFRICOM Seeks to Expand Military Partnership with Morocco
2 January 2022
Hailing the cooperation and coordination with the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) over the past year, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) says it wants to strengthen (…)
Moroccan Forces Reportedly Kill Two Polisario Militants in Western Sahara Clash
14 December 2021
Elements of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) are said to have killed two Polisario militiamen during an attack in the Sahara yesterday, Monday.
Morocco Boosts Military Spending by 4% to Modernize Armed Forces
6 December 2021
As part of the modernization of the arsenal of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), Morocco is strengthening the capabilities of its military. This is evidenced by the 4% increase in (…)
Morocco and France Conduct Joint Naval Exercise ’CHEBEC’ Off Toulon Coast
30 November 2021
The frigate Sultan Moulay Ismaël is currently carrying out a joint exercise with the French Guépratte off Toulon. The objective: to pool the capabilities of the two navies for (…)
Morocco Plans Major Upgrade with 36 Bell-412 EPI Helicopters for Air Force
28 November 2021
Morocco is considering acquiring 36 BELL-412 EPI multipurpose helicopters from the American company Bell Textron Inc. These are latest generation aircraft that will strengthen (…)
Morocco Debuts Turkish-Made Bayraktar TB2 Drones in Western Sahara Skies
13 November 2021
On Thursday, Morocco carried out a first test of the Turkish-origin Bayraktar TB2 drone it purchased in April. The device was spotted flying over the sky of Laâyoune.
Morocco’s Defense Spending Surges as US Arms Sales Double to $8.5 Billion
26 October 2021
The United States has revealed details about the modernization plan of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR). It appears that Morocco is working to establish a local defense industry.