US Cancels "African Lion 2020" Military Exercises Due to Coronavirus Concerns
19 March 2020
The "African Lion 2020" military maneuvers, initially scheduled for March 23 to April 3, 2020, have been officially canceled, due to the coronavirus.
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King Mohammed VI Orders Moroccan Military to Support COVID-19 Response
19 March 2020
Under the chairmanship of King Mohammed VI, a working session, devoted to monitoring the management of the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in Morocco, was held on Tuesday, (…)
Morocco Acquires Advanced Chinese AR2 Missile System, Boosting Defense Capabilities
12 March 2020
The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces have just acquired the latest Chinese AR2 missile launch system, considered by specialists to be one of the most powerful missile destruction (…)
Morocco Prepares to Repatriate Citizens from Coronavirus-Hit Italy
12 March 2020
Like the Moroccans from Wuhan, Morocco is preparing to welcome its nationals stranded in high-risk areas, particularly Italy where the coronavirus epidemic is raging.
Morocco Expands Women’s Roles in Armed Forces, Trains Military Social Workers
7 March 2020
Morocco is developing a new approach to military service, and this with women. It is the Center for Instruction of Social Services (CISS) of the Royal Armed Forces in Témara, (…)
Morocco to Deploy Special Forces for Qatar World Cup Security Exercise
7 March 2020
Morocco wants to send units of its special forces to Qatar, as part of the preparations to secure the 2022 World Cup.
Morocco Mobilizes Military and Gendarmerie to Combat Coronavirus Spread
26 February 2020
In a state of maximum alert, the Ministry of Health has surrounded itself with the Royal Armed Forces and the Royal Gendarmerie to form a bulwark against the proliferation of (…)
Moroccan Army Places $21 Million Order for Frozen Meats to Feed Troops
6 February 2020
The Moroccan army has placed a new order for frozen meats worth $21 million for the benefit of its troops.
Morocco’s Military Rises to 56th in Global Firepower Ranking
5 February 2020
Morocco has made a leap of four places and has risen to a comfortable position in the ranking of the best-equipped armed forces in the world. From 60th place, the Royal Armed (…)
Morocco Denies Israeli Media Claims of Drone Acquisition Deal
4 February 2020
While the Israeli media, Yisrael Hayom, claims that Morocco has acquired Israeli drones, the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have issued a formal denial. Where does the truth lie?