In recent years, Morocco has strengthened and modernized its army with the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment, including the American AH-64 Apache combat helicopters, to meet contemporary security challenges.
Regional tensions, particularly the instability in the Sahel, the fragmentation of regional alliances, and Algeria’s military build-up are pushing Morocco to develop its military capabilities.
The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have received a first series of M-ATV Standard Base (SXB) armored vehicles, designed by Oshkosh Defense. These vehicles are intended for Brimoto units operating in the Saharan and eastern regions of Morocco, offering mobility, ballistic protection, and adaptability to harsh terrains and asymmetric environments.
Morocco continues the modernization of its army with a new contract signed with Israeli Elbit. More powerful turrets will equip WhAP armored vehicles, in a context of strategic reinforcement of its ground capabilities.
Navantia officially launched the Avante 1800 patrol vessel, ordered by the Royal Moroccan Navy, on Tuesday.
Units of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) of Morocco have strengthened their capabilities in using the Himars artillery system during the African Lion 2025 military exercises.
A high-ranking military official of the Polisario Front was reportedly killed during a targeted operation conducted by a Moroccan drone near the Mahbès area.
A delegation from the Brazilian aeronautical company Embraer is currently in Morocco. The main objective of this visit is to accelerate negotiations regarding the potential sale of KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft to the Royal Moroccan Air Force.
The official launch ceremony of African Lion 2025, the military exercises jointly organized by the Moroccan and American Armed Forces, took place on Monday at the headquarters of the Southern Zone General Staff in Agadir. This 21st edition starts on May 14 and ends on May 23.
Morocco has announced the creation of a manufacturing and assembly plant for parts of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, one of the most important fighter jets in its fleet. The project is part of the military cooperation between Rabat and Washington.
Morocco is once again turning to the United States for its weapons . This time, the kingdom intends to acquire 600 FIM-92K Stinger Block I surface-to-air missiles.
Morocco continues to modernize its army. In an effort to diversify its sources of armament, the kingdom has shown keen interest in recent months for advanced defense systems manufactured in South Korea .