Morocco
Experts Warn of Escalating Tensions Between Morocco and Algeria in 2024
The prestigious Spanish Royal Institute Elcano, a reference in foreign policy, sounds the alarm for 2024 due to a possible war between Morocco and Algeria .
Topic
Defense - Armament
Morocco
Morocco's Defense Budget Hits Record $11.3 Billion for 2024, Boosting Military Capabilities
The budget of the Moroccan Ministry of Defense for 2024 reaches the record level of 124.7 billion dirhams (11.3 billion euros), an increase of 5% compared to the 2023 budget (116 billion dirhams).
Morocco
Morocco Ranks 61st Globally in Military Power, Report Finds
Morocco ranks 61st in the world in terms of military power. This is the result of the latest report from the Royal Institute for Strategic Studies.
Spain
Spain Invests €1.7 Billion in 16 Airbus C295 Aircraft for Maritime Patrol and Defense
Spain has just invested 1.695 billion euros in the acquisition of 16 Airbus C295 aircraft, dedicated to maritime patrol and surveillance. The finalization of this contract between the Spanish Ministry of Defense and Airbus Defence and Space follows the approval of the budget for these aircraft on June 20.
Morocco
Morocco Boosts Military Budget to $12.2 Billion, Expands Arsenal with US and Israeli Weapons
The budget of the Moroccan Ministry of Defense reaches the record level of 124.7 billion dirhams ($12.2 billion). And the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) plan to conclude record agreements to strengthen their capabilities.
Morocco
Morocco Bolsters Air Force with New Airbus H135M Helicopters
The Royal Air Force is soon to receive new H135M helicopters ordered from the European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters.
Morocco
Morocco Receives Advanced Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 Tanks, Boosting Military Capabilities
Morocco has just strengthened its military arsenal by receiving the latest Abrams battle tanks , the M1A2 SEPv3. This represents a major advance in the equipment of its ground forces.
Morocco
Morocco's F-16 Jets to Receive Advanced "Viper Shield" Electronic Warfare System
The American electronic warfare (EW) system, better known as Viper Shield, ordered by Morocco from the American company L3Harris Technologies, specialized in military surveillance equipment, directed energy weapons, electronic warfare, to equip its 25 new F-16 fighter jets, should reach a development milestone in December.
Morocco
Morocco Unveils Strategy for Military Industrial Zones to Boost Defense Sector
Morocco is working to set up a robust defense industry. It unveils its strategy focused on the creation of industrial zones.
Morocco
Morocco's First Apache AH-64E Helicopters Enter Production at Boeing Plant
Things are becoming clearer for the delivery by Morocco of the first batch of 24 "Apache AH-64 E" helicopters, destined for the Royal Moroccan Air Force, which it had ordered from the American manufacturer Boeing.
Morocco
Israeli Arms Exports Hit Record $12.5 Billion, Morocco Among Top Buyers
The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco, which have normalized their diplomatic relations with Israel under the "Abraham Accords," are among the countries that have acquired a considerable number of Israeli weapons.
Morocco
Morocco Boosts Coastal Security with High-Speed US Patrol Boats
Morocco is giving itself the means to better strengthen coastal surveillance, but also to fight crime in the maritime environment. The kingdom has received Super Interceptor 52 Fearless patrol boats, an ultra-fast model from the American shipbuilder Metal Shark.