
The Moroccan Army Ready for Decisive Action
The Moroccan army is equipped and ready to carry out, in just “a few weeks,” an operation to secure the buffer zone in the Sahara.

The Moroccan army is equipped and ready to carry out, in just “a few weeks,” an operation to secure the buffer zone in the Sahara.

Egypt is seeking the support of countries such as Morocco and Algeria to reactivate a NATO-style Arab military force capable of rapidly defending itself in the event of an attack.

As part of the modernization of its Royal Air Force (RAF), Morocco signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters on Monday, September 1st for the acquisition of ten H225M Caracal helicopters, dedicated to tactical transport and search and rescue missions as well as rapid deployment.

Morocco is continuing the modernization of its military. The kingdom is one of the few countries to benefit from a $41.3 million US contract to enhance the electronic capabilities and cyber defense of its F-16s.

The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have successfully carried out tests of an Israeli missile with a caliber of 306 mm in the eastern region of the Kingdom. This test is part of the modernization of their ballistic capabilities.

Morocco is continuing the modernization of its army and is reportedly on the verge of finalizing the purchase of 32 F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters from Lockheed Martin. With this acquisition, the kingdom will become the first Arab country to equip its military with this cutting-edge equipment.

Morocco plans to acquire Harpy and Harop suicide drones, capable of waiting for targets up to 1,000 km, for an estimated amount of $120 million.

Morocco and Spain are waging a silent war around the Canary Islands and the waters of the Sahara.

Morocco continues to modernize its army. While investing in the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment, the kingdom is working to lay the foundations for a national defense industry.

A training Alpha Jet of the Royal Moroccan Air Force crashed this Monday near the Fès-Saïss airport, resulting in the death of its two pilots. The accident occurred during the landing phase of a training mission.

As part of the strengthening and modernization of its army, Morocco has acquired in recent years from the United States and Israel several state-of-the-art equipment, including Apache helicopters, drones and missile defense systems.

Retired General Robert Greenway, who has held senior positions in the US military, is asking President Donald Trump to transfer the US bases in Rota and Morón to Morocco.