Morocco
Royal Moroccan Navy Expands Fleet with Second Bell 412EP Helicopter
The Royal Moroccan Navy is about to receive a second unit of the versatile Bell 412EP helicopter. This will strengthen its air capabilities.
Topic
Defense - Armament
Morocco
Morocco Invests in Domestic Military Drone Production, Aims for 1,000 Units Annually
The Moroccan company Aerodrive Engineering Services (AES), manufacturer of the first 100% Moroccan military drone, has obtained major funding to accelerate its production.
Morocco
French Defense and Energy Firms Eye Major Contracts as Morocco-France Relations Thaw
French industrialists, including those in the armaments and energy sectors, want to take advantage of the warming of relations between France and Morocco to secure major contracts. French President Emmanuel Macron is expected in the kingdom at the end of October.
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.
Morocco
Morocco Signs Deal for Brazilian KC-390 Military Transport Aircraft, Eyes Local Production
The Royal Air Force has officially signed a contract for the acquisition of the Brazilian military tactical transport aircraft KC-390 Millennium.
Morocco
French Nuclear Submarine to Join Naval Exercise with Morocco for First Time
The French and Moroccan Navies will train as part of the thirtieth edition of Chebec, the annual cooperation exercise between the two forces. France will engage its nuclear attack submarine (SSN) for the first time.
Morocco
Morocco Freezes Military Ties with Israel Amid Gaza Conflict, May Pivot to Turkey
Morocco seems to have frozen its military cooperation with Israel due to the war in Gaza. The kingdom, which has diversified its suppliers of military equipment in recent years, could turn more towards Turkey.
Morocco
Morocco to Produce WhAP 8x8 Combat Vehicles in Partnership with India's Tata Group
Morocco will embark on the local production of the WhAP 8x8 armored combat vehicle at the plant called TATA Advanced Systems Morocco (TASM). This is the result of a strategic partnership between the National Defense Administration and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a subsidiary of the Indian conglomerate Tata Group.
Spain
Morocco's New Israeli Spy Satellite Raises Concerns in Spain
Last year, Morocco acquired from the Israeli company Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) the spy satellite Ofek 13. This acquisition seems to be causing concerns in Spain.
Spain
Spain Flexes Naval Muscle Near Melilla, Sends Message to Morocco
The Spanish navy plans to deploy its L-61 Juan Carlos I aircraft carrier, the largest warship built in Spain, to Melilla on October 6. A way to reaffirm its sovereignty over this territory claimed by Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco to Acquire $250 Million in Advanced US Missiles for F-16 Fleet
Morocco plans to acquire American missiles for its F-16 aircraft, in order to strengthen its armament, the security of its territory, while contributing to regional stability.
Morocco
Morocco and Taiwan to Receive Advanced F-16 Viper Pilot Gear in 2025
The British company Survitec, a leader in technological survival solutions, will soon launch the mass production of new flight equipment for the pilots of the F-16 Block 70/72 Viper of Taiwan and Morocco.