Morocco to Receive First Batch of Apache Combat Helicopters from U.S.
3 January 2025
Morocco is about to receive six new Apache AH-64E combat helicopters, produced by the American company Boeing.
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Morocco Eyes Chinese L-15 Falcon to Modernize Air Force
29 December 2024
The Royal Moroccan Air Force is reportedly about to modernize its air fleet. According to several sources, the Chinese L-15 Falcon aircraft is expected to replace the venerable (…)
Morocco Releases Algerian Soldiers After Brief Border Crossing Incident
26 December 2024
A commander and four Algerian army soldiers were released by the Moroccan authorities after straying into the Moroccan side of the border, near M’Hamid El Ghizlane.
Moroccan Forces Intercept Drug-Smuggling Drone at Algerian Border
23 December 2024
The Royal Armed Forces of Morocco, in cooperation with the Royal Gendarmerie, thwarted an attempt to traffic drugs by drone at the Algerian border, near the city of Oujda.
Moroccan Soldiers Killed in Mine Explosion During Demining Operation
12 December 2024
Two Moroccan soldiers were killed and a third was seriously injured by the explosion of an anti-vehicle mine on Thursday in Touizgui, in the province of Assa-Zag.
Morocco Set to Acquire Advanced Turkish Akinci Drones, Expanding Military Arsenal
28 November 2024
After the 19 Bayraktar TB2 drones acquired three years ago, Morocco is preparing to receive the Akinci drone, manufactured by the Turkish company Baykar. This latest generation (…)
Morocco-Airbus Helicopter Deal Stalls Despite High-Level Talks
27 November 2024
Morocco and Airbus Helicopters have not yet reached an agreement for the sale of 18 H225M (Caracal) to the Royal Armed Forces (FAR). Discussions are ongoing to finalize this order.
Morocco Aims to Boost Domestic Defense Industry, Reduce Arms Imports
19 November 2024
Morocco has made qualitative leaps this year in the field of the defense industry, said Abdelatif Loudiyi, the delegated minister in charge of National Defense, recalling the (…)
Morocco strengthens its military spending
17 November 2024
Morocco is going all out on its defense. The general budget of the National Defense Administration for 2025 has seen a significant increase, as revealed by Abdelatif Loudiyi, (…)
Morocco Offers Tax Breaks to Boost Domestic Defense Industry
15 November 2024
The Moroccan government has decided to give a significant boost to its defense industry. At its meeting on Thursday, November 14, the Council of Government approved the (…)