Morocco
Morocco Joins US-Led 'Shared Accord 19' Military Exercise in Rwanda
Morocco was in Rwanda from August 14 to 28. Moroccan soldiers participated in the 2019 edition of "Shared Accord 19", alongside soldiers from other African countries.
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Royal Armed Forces
Belgium
Classified Moroccan Military Documents Found Wrapping Street Snacks
It may seem unbelievable but it is a real fact. Documents from the Moroccan army are sometimes found with peanut vendors.
Morocco
Moroccan Soldier Accused of Fake Marriage Scheme to Sexually Exploit Teen
A Moroccan soldier devised a strange scheme in order to sexually exploit a young girl from the city of Inezgane. With the help of his friends, he led the young victim into a fake marriage, with the consequences of a birth and a pregnancy.
Morocco
Morocco Bolsters Air Defense with Advanced Ukrainian Anti-Drone System
The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have just acquired the anti-drone system, Bukovel-AD, manufactured by the Ukrainian company Proximus.
Morocco
Top Moroccan Military Commander Implicated in Major Drug Trafficking Ring
More than thirty people were brought before the Specialized Chamber for Financial Crimes of the Court of Appeal in Rabat, for international drug trafficking. 18 officers of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) were present at this hearing. Among them was the Commander of the 6th Border Guard Company.
Sport
Moroccan Paratroopers Win Gold at International Army Games in Russia
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.
Morocco
Morocco Welcomes First Wave of Female Conscripts in Military Service Push
At the headquarters of the Southern Zone of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) in Agadir, the first contingent of conscripts for the 2019-2020 military service has arrived. In the lot, the female gender is strongly represented with a workforce of 145 girls.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Mandatory Military Service for 2019-2020 Conscripts
From Monday, August 19, 2019 until August 31, the 2019-2020 conscripts will be enrolled. The service itself is scheduled to start on September 1, according to a statement from the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces.
Morocco
Former Moroccan Military Pilot Accused of Betrayal After 25 Years in Polisario Captivity
The behavior of a former pilot of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), who spent 25 years in the Polisario prisons, is more akin to betrayal. He is said to be showing ingratitude towards an institution that continues to support him, by making contact with hostile organizations.
Morocco
Slovenian Tourist Found Dead in Moroccan Desert Near Algerian Border
The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) found the lifeless body of a Slovenian national in the desert of M’hamid el ghizlane, in the outskirts of Zagora, 20 km from the border with Algeria.
Morocco
Morocco's Military Modernization Raises Concerns in Spain
The Moroccan military arsenal is causing distrust among Spanish officials. An Iberian newspaper highlights the modernization of the Kingdom’s three armies, and reveals the great concern of the officials of the army of the northern neighbor.
Morocco
Royal Air Force to Dazzle with Aerial Display for King Mohammed VI's 20th Anniversary
The 20th anniversary of King Mohammed VI’s accession to the Throne will be marked, as in previous editions, by an air show to celebrate this event.