Morocco’s Abrams Tank Upgrade Faces Delays: Budget and Pandemic Cited
30 August 2024
The delivery to the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) of additional American Abrams battle tanks is experiencing delays. This delay is explained by several factors.
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Moroccan Military Drone Strikes Vehicles in Buffer Zone Near Mauritanian Border
11 August 2024
A new drone attack by the Moroccan military targeted two cars and a large truck belonging to gold prospectors residing in the Tindouf camps, in the Al Mek area, located in the (…)
Indian Defense Giant Tata to Establish Military Vehicle Factory in Morocco
11 August 2024
Indian giant Tata Advance Systems is setting up in Morocco to produce Indian vehicles that will be delivered to the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces and armies of other African (…)
Morocco Boosts Military Pay: Royal Armed Forces to Receive Gradual Salary Increase
9 July 2024
Like other civil servants, agents of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) will benefit from a gradual increase in their salaries.
Fatal Collision Near Rabat: 7 Killed in Taxi-Military Truck Crash
5 July 2024
A terrible road accident has mourned the commune of Sidi Allal El Bahraoui, near Rabat, on Thursday. Seven people lost their lives in a collision between a grand taxi and a (…)
Lockheed Martin Begins $227 Million Missile Production for Morocco and NATO Allies
4 July 2024
The American company Lockheed Martin has launched the production of the American ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) missiles for the benefit of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) (…)
Morocco’s New F-16 Jets to Feature Advanced Viper Shield Electronic Warfare System
29 June 2024
The 25 F-16 Block 70/72 combat aircraft ordered last year by Morocco from the United States will be equipped with the Viper Shield electronic warfare system, the U.S. (…)
Morocco Bolsters Air Force with Advanced US Missiles from Boeing
4 June 2024
Morocco is strengthening the capabilities of its Royal Air Force with the acquisition of Harpoon Block II (AGM-84L) anti-ship missiles and SLAM-ER (AGM-84H/K) cruise missiles (…)
Morocco to Debut First Apache AH-64E Guardian Helicopter at Marrakech Airshow
25 May 2024
In June 2020, a contract for the acquisition of 24 Apache AH-64 helicopters had been concluded between the American aircraft manufacturer Boeing and the Royal Armed Forces (…)
Morocco Bolsters Military with 500 Advanced US Humvees in $10 Million Deal
25 April 2024
Morocco has acquired several state-of-the-art multipurpose light armored vehicles (HUMVEE) following the approval of the US Congress in February. These vehicles will be made (…)