
Morocco Restricts Airspace Over Key Military Bases
In Morocco, the overflight of several sensitive military bases, including the Sidi Slimane air base (GMSL) and the military airport of Salé (GMME), is prohibited. Here is the reason.

In Morocco, the overflight of several sensitive military bases, including the Sidi Slimane air base (GMSL) and the military airport of Salé (GMME), is prohibited. Here is the reason.

Morocco is strengthening its deterrence capability in a context of growing regional tensions. The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have just tested the operationality of the Israeli PULS multiple rocket launcher system recently acquired from the Israeli manufacturer Elbit Systems.

Indications suggest that Morocco is preparing to acquire launchers for the Patriot system in order to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the Royal Moroccan Air Force (FRA).

The strategic partnership between the National Defense Administration (Morocco) and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a subsidiary of the Indian conglomerate Tata Group, is taking on a new dimension.

Who between Spain or Morocco has the most powerful army and would have the advantage in case of armed conflict? While Spain excels in technology and alliances, Morocco is investing in the modernization of its army.

At a time when Morocco is intensifying its arms race, Spain is strengthening the presence and preparation of the units deployed in Ceuta and Melilla.

In its rivalry with Morocco, Algeria is intensifying its arms race, once again turning to Russia. The kingdom is embarking on the same dynamic.

Morocco wants to strengthen its Royal Navy with the purchase of a submarine. In addition to offers from the French group Naval and the German TKMS, the kingdom is also studying the Russian option.

Spain fears that US President Donald Trump may transfer the US military bases in Rota (Cadiz) and Moron de la Frontera (Seville) to Morocco, a privileged ally of Washington.

A recent report warns of the consequences of a possible war between Morocco and Algeria, indicating that it "would lead to new waves of migration to Europe and disrupt trade in the Mediterranean".

Exceptional performance for the Akıncı drone, recently acquired by Morocco. The aircraft manufactured by the Turkish company Baykar has achieved a feat by exceeding 100,000 flight hours.

Spain has multiplied its arms sales to Morocco by 13 in 2024, representing an increase of 1,264.77% compared to 2023, according to data from the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Commerce. Meanwhile, the Iberian peninsula refuses to increase its military budget, as recommended by NATO.