The Royal Armed Forces are accelerating the modernization of their fleet. Morocco is preparing to acquire two C-295W military transport aircraft , a strategic move aimed at multiplying its operational responsiveness in the face of new regional security challenges.
The new direct aid program for property acquisition is widely attracting the diaspora. Nearly a quarter of subsidized buyers live outside the country’s borders, confirming the immediate success of this government policy among Moroccans residing abroad.
After establishing itself in Marrakech in 2025, Spanish operator Ona Hotels is preparing a new acquisition in Casablanca. This announcement confirms the continued appeal of European players in the Moroccan market, amid a restructuring of the international tourism sector.
Tétouan welcomes its new buses, adorned with patterns inspired by traditional zellige . This long-awaited deployment promises to modernize urban transportation in the region, with a fleet eventually totaling more than one hundred vehicles.
Morocco’s acquisition of 30 Mirage 2000-9 combat aircraft from the United Arab Emirates is being slowed down by the geopolitical context. The war in the Middle East is pushing Abu Dhabi to maintain its military capabilities.
Morocco is beefing up its air surveillance capabilities. The Kingdom is betting on the American HADES system, a cutting-edge technology capable of flying at high altitude, to radically transform its defense and intelligence strategy in the region.
American expert Harrison Kass analyzes the air balance between Rabat and Algiers. Despite Algeria’s interest in the Russian Su-57, Morocco preserves a strategic advantage thanks to its modernized F-16s and its rigorous integration into NATO’s technological standards.
The Moroccan defense industry is taking a new step forward. The local subsidiary of the Indian company Metlonics has announced the production of twenty hulls for the WhAP 8x8 armored vehicles , assembled near Casablanca for the Royal Armed Forces.
To rebalance the forces in North Africa, Morocco would be negotiating the acquisition of thirty Russian Sukhoï Su-35 fighter jets. This targeted military reinforcement would directly respond to the regional arms race.
The city of Ceuta is the subject of increased Spanish military vigilance . Faced with the rapid modernization of the Moroccan arsenal, the army is intensifying its patrols and deterrence exercises to preserve the security balance in the Strait of Gibraltar.
Tanger Mobilité has published an international call for tenders worth 136 million dirhams to acquire 69 buses . Overseen by the Ministry of the Interior, the project aims to modernize urban transport to keep pace with the Strait’s dynamism.
According to Justice Department documents, Charles Schwab transferred $27.7 million for Jeffrey Epstein to Morocco in 2019 . The funds were intended to purchase a palace in Marrakech just days before the financier’s incarceration.