The recent movements of the Algerian army in the locality of Ich (province of Figuig) revive border tensions. For the expert in international relations Ahmed Noureddine, these maneuvers are not simple technical adjustments related to the 1972 convention, but a calculated provocation aimed at dragging Morocco into an open conflict. A massive "disinformation operation"
The Washington-Rabat axis is consolidating under the Trump administration. Five years after the Abraham Accords, Morocco is emerging as the United States’ largest military customer in Africa, with over $8.5 billion in active contracts. This dynamic is coupled with diplomatic support, as King Mohammed VI has joined the American initiative of the « Peace Council ».
The modernization of Morocco’s land arsenal is finding an immediate application in the field. As the north of the kingdom faces major flooding that has led to the evacuation of more than 50 000 people, the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have deployed their new WhAP 8x8 combat vehicles , recently delivered by Indian group Tata Advanced Systems.
Units of the Moroccan army were deployed on Saturday to evacuate thousands of civilians trapped by the waters in the northwest of the country. The combination of torrential rainfall and dam releases has led to the displacement of more than 20,000 people, particularly in the region of Ksar El Kébir .
The United States Department of Defense has officially notified Congress of a proposed transfer of precision-guided bombs GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bomb I (SDB-I) to Morocco. This operation, involving ammunition intended for the Royal Air Force, aims to strengthen the operational capabilities of a major non-NATO ally while consolidating interoperability with the US Air Force.
Faced with rugged terrain on Mount Toubkal , the elements of the Royal Armed Forces deployed significant search resources to find the three people missing in an avalanche.
Morocco is currently in discussion with Pakistan for the acquisition of defense equipment, including fighter jets JF-17 and reconnaissance and attack drones. These negotiations are part of a growth dynamic of the Pakistani military industry, whose equipment has recently obtained the status of combat-proven material during a conflict with India.
Morocco has initiated a phase of technical and strategic evaluation for the potential acquisition of 400 K2 Black Panther combat tanks from South Korea. This project is part of a comprehensive plan to modernize the land forces, aimed at diversifying the sources of armaments of the Kingdom and reducing its historical dependence on American and Russian equipment.
The Royal Armed Forces and the Royal Gendarmerie have been conducting night-time sweeping operations in the skies of Tangier and its surroundings for more than a week. These aerial sorties follow the suspicious intrusion of a helicopter into the airspace of the city , an operation that investigators link to international drug trafficking networks.
Israeli drones , American missiles and record budget: Morocco is pursuing an ambitious defense policy. This overall rearmament plan benefits from the financial support of Saudi Arabia and the technical expertise of the United States. A new military status for Morocco that questions the passivity of the Spanish government in the face of these issues
Following the report of an unidentified aircraft in the Tangier region, the authorities have intensified their ground control operations and expanded their surveillance perimeter. This reinforced system now extends from the prefecture of Tangier-Assilah to the province of Fahs-Anjra, including areas such as Aouama, Hrarech and Melloussa.
The U.S. Department of Defense officially announced this week the notification of the sale of the latest generation of air-to-air missiles to the Royal Moroccan Air Force. This contract, estimated at over $88 million, aims to equip the Moroccan fleet with high-precision interception capabilities to strengthen regional security.