Moroccan Army Intercepts Polisario Drug Smugglers in Sahara Border Clash
6 June 2019
Shots were fired by FAR elements on a Polisario convoy. Members of the separatist movement were about to smuggle a large quantity of drugs on board a 4x4 vehicle.
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Morocco Bolsters Naval Defense with US-Made Anti-Submarine Helicopters
22 May 2019
The Royal Moroccan Navy will soon receive helicopters that will be used to effectively combat submarines. These are American Bell 412EP type aircraft.
Morocco Expands Military Conscription Program by 50% Following High Volunteer Turnout
21 May 2019
While 10,000 conscripts for military service were expected, directives from King Mohammed VI would have been behind the increase in this number, which is now 15,000 conscripts (…)
Moroccan Military Team Dominates British Counterparts 5-0 in Armed Forces Anniversary Match
16 May 2019
On the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the creation of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), a gala match was held between the Moroccan military football team and its British (…)
Tragedy in Kenitra: Young Soldier’s Suicide at Military Barracks Prompts Investigation
16 May 2019
A soldier in his early twenties committed suicide this weekend inside a military barracks in Kenitra. An investigation has been opened.
King Mohammed VI Explains Benefits of Military Service to Moroccan Youth
14 May 2019
In his capacity as supreme commander and chief of staff of the FAR, King Mohammed VI addressed this Tuesday, May 14, 2019, an order of the day to officers, non-commissioned (…)
US-Led Military Exercises Begin in Morocco with Royal Armed Forces and British Troops
2 May 2019
Since April 29, and as part of the "Judicious Response" and "Epic Guardian 19" operations, elements of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and the British defense are conducting (…)
Moroccan Military Helicopter Crash Kills 2, Injures 1 in Sahara Region
27 April 2019
The crash of a helicopter (of the Bell type) of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces that occurred yesterday, Friday, in the Tichla region, has killed two people and seriously (…)
Moroccan Woman’s Military Service Bid Sparks Controversy and Debate
19 April 2019
Makeup and weapons... After creating a buzz by rushing to volunteer for military service, Hassnaâ Bellaziz would have been harshly criticized. But this does not discourage her (…)
Moroccan Military Launches Probe into Fresenius Bribery Scandal at Army Hospitals
7 April 2019
The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have just announced the opening of a judicial investigation following the revelations published a few days ago by the US Department of Justice (…)