The Israeli group Elbit Systems has signed a $277 million contract to supply 30 mm turrets to Morocco. The agreement provides for the delivery of firing systems and ammunition over a period of three years.
The Atlas Défense company, a subsidiary of Turkish manufacturer Baykar , has begun recruiting Moroccan executives for its Benslimane plant. This industrial complex will handle the maintenance and production of combat drones for the Royal Armed Forces.
Morocco is taking another step in modernizing its air force with the expected acquisition of KC-390 Millennium tactical transport aircraft . This strategic agreement with Brazilian manufacturer Embraer includes a broad industrial partnership.
The Royal Armed Forces are strengthening their logistics . Morocco has just received several TREVA-30 heavy recovery systems. Mounted on Czech Tatra chassis, these giants will recover military vehicles in the most hostile terrain.
Morocco has engaged in talks with Korea Aerospace Industries at the Riyadh defense show for the potential acquisition of FA-50 combat aircraft . This approach aims to strengthen the Kingdom’s advanced training and operational support capabilities.
The strategic partnership between Rabat and the Indian defense giant is accelerating. After the industrialization of the WhAP 8x8 combat vehicle , Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has announced the development of a new platform: the LAMV, a light tactical armored vehicle whose commercial production is imminent.
Morocco is consolidating its strategic position in the African skies. According to the latest ranking of a specialized platform, the Kingdom has the fourth largest military fleet on the continent , with a strategy focused on technological modernization and the integration of cutting-edge platforms rather than just numerical accumulation.
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.
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.
The possibility of a transfer of American military bases from Spain to Morocco remains a technically and legally limited option, despite the pressure exerted by the Trump administration on Madrid regarding its defense spending.