Morocco Is Moving into a New Dimension in the U.S. Military Framework . Washington has just added the Kingdom to a network of five sites where defense companies will be able to test drones, counter-drone systems, missiles and new combat technologies. It is the only site in the framework located outside the United States.
The case of the use of chemical weapons in the Rif and Jbala in the 1920s has been brought before several United Nations bodies. A coordination group from northern Morocco is calling for recognition of colonial violations, the opening of military and political archives, official apologies and reparation mechanisms.
Hassan II allegedly stated in 1998 that Morocco was ready to go to war to recover Sebta and Melilla. José María Aznar says he replied that Spain would win such a confrontation.
Morocco ranks 20th among the countries of origin of major arms transferred to Ukraine since the beginning of the war, with a volume close to those attributed to Spain and Belgium.
Taiwan suspended, on Thursday, July 30, visa applications submitted by Moroccan nationals . This reciprocal measure responds to Rabat’s freezing of the authorizations essential for Taiwanese travelers wishing to visit Morocco.
The rift between Rabat and Algiers is becoming so deeply entrenched that it could prove harder to reverse than an open crisis. A study published this month warns of a silent conflict that is gradually eroding dialogue, human relations, and the Maghreb’s capacity to defend its interests.
The Spanish Navy has deployed the Centinela in the Alboran Sea to monitor communication cables and underwater energy pipelines . The vessel patrols in a strategic zone between Spain and Morocco.
The U.S. military budget proposal for 2027 asks the Pentagon to assess its dependence on foreign phosphate. Morocco is explicitly cited among major suppliers whose weight and geopolitical risk must be measured.
Born near Agadir and having experienced hardship on the streets of Casablanca, a young Moroccan nicknamed "Papillon" joined the Ukrainian army before becoming a drone pilot . After 39 missions, he has just left the front.
Spain is evaluating its defense capabilities against new geopolitical competitors. Among them, Morocco is perceived as a major threat to Spanish sovereignty, pushing Madrid to rethink its arsenal and strategy.
By combining local manufacturing and artificial intelligence, the Moroccan army gains a decisive edge in the drone race. Facing this combat-proven striking force, Spain struggles to deploy its own armed aircraft.
The Spanish Army is strengthening its presence in the Canary Islands. By deploying its new Eurofighter jets, Madrid is sending Morocco a very clear strategic deterrence signal to secure this southern flank against potential threats.