Morocco
Moroccan Forces Intercept Drug-Smuggling Drone at Algerian Border
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.
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Moroccan Soldiers Killed in Mine Explosion During Demining Operation
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.
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Morocco Set to Acquire Advanced Turkish Akinci Drones, Expanding Military Arsenal
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 drone is capable of reaching targets more than 150 kilometers away.
Morocco
Morocco-Airbus Helicopter Deal Stalls Despite High-Level Talks
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.
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Morocco Aims to Boost Domestic Defense Industry, Reduce Arms Imports
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 kingdom’s objective to reduce its imports of weapons and ammunition.
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Morocco strengthens its military spending
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, the delegate minister in charge of national defense administration, before the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
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Morocco Offers Tax Breaks to Boost Domestic Defense Industry
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 temporary exemption from corporate income tax (IS) for companies in the sector.
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Morocco to Receive Advanced Turkish Combat Drones in 2025
Morocco is preparing to receive its Turkish Bayraktar Akinci combat drones, ordered from the Baykar company. The delivery of these devices is scheduled for February 2025.
Morocco
Moroccan drones neutralize five Polisario members
Five individuals suspected of being behind the firing of projectiles near Al Mahbes, in the Sahara, were eliminated by Moroccan military drones .
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A Moroccan Drone Attack Injures Several Polisario Members
Four "civilian vehicles registered in Mauritania" were the target of strikes by Moroccan military drones . Several people are said to have been injured.
Morocco
New drones for the Moroccan army
Since 2021, Morocco has shown interest in drones. The kingdom has acquired various models from China, Israel and Turkey and is about to place an order for new Turkish drones.
Morocco
Morocco Unveils First Domestically-Produced Military Drone, Atlas Istar
Atlas Istar, the first Moroccan military drone made in Morocco, successfully completed its first flight.