Morocco intends to further secure its borders. While for the moment no new contracts have yet been concluded with the United States, the US State Department has nevertheless approved the sale of missiles and Tow launchers for $776 million, as well as ammunition for F-16s (including bombs) for $209 million.
The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have just acquired the anti-drone system, Bukovel-AD, manufactured by the Ukrainian company Proximus.
The vehicle fleet of the Moroccan army is being enriched. A batch of 50 light equipment transporters have been shipped from the United States to the Kingdom. About fifty more trucks are expected to join them in the coming months.
The First Parachute Infantry Brigade of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) won the Gold Medal at the 2019 International Army Games, recently organized by Russia and Belarus.
The Moroccan authorities are on alert in the face of the proliferation of drones in the airspace. Aware of the danger these flying devices pose to the population and on the territory, they are taking measures to control their flight.
The US military is gearing up for the 2020 edition of the "African Lion" exercise. To this end, meetings for the planning of this event were held from August 5 to 9, 2019, in Agadir.
Morocco is further translating its policy of securing its territory into action. To this end, this year it has made major purchases of weapons, military vehicles, security software and special training from the US government.
In a video, the Belgian Ministry of Defense claims that any Muslim can work in this sector. The controversy is raging.
The "Youssoufi" promotion of the new officers with low female representation (15%) was presented on July 31, 2019. The name chosen by King Mohammed VI pays tribute to Aderrahmane Youssoufi for his sacrifices in favor of the Moroccan nation.
Morocco intends to acquire 24 attack helicopters, "Apache AH64", in order to strengthen the "Abrams" tanks and, by ricochet, to solidify its air defense system.
Like some French media, AFP deciphers the 20 years of King Mohammed VI’s reign. It highlights his intrinsic values, his actions, which make the Kingdom a stable country.
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has something to strengthen its capabilities. Indeed, two troop transport aircraft, of the C-130 Hercules type, are added to the already quite high capabilities of the RAF.