Brazil’s Defense Minister will begin a tour in June to finalize the sale of the KC-390 Millennium military aircraft . Morocco is the leading contender, with advanced negotiations for a $600 million contract.
The Moroccan army has just received a second batch of AH-64E Guardian Apache attack helicopters . This strategic acquisition significantly modernizes its armed forces and brings the kingdom closer to Western military standards and NATO capabilities.
Driven by geopolitical tensions, military spending is exploding in North Africa . The rivalry between Algeria and Morocco is transforming the region into a powder keg, pushing Spain toward an unprecedented rearmament to protect its interests.
Morocco’s military budget reached an unprecedented level in 2025. This increase reflects a regional arms buildup in North Africa, marked by persistent tensions with Algeria and purchases of Spanish equipment.
Facing security shifts in the Sahel, Morocco is modernizing its defense infrastructure. The expansion of the Bir Anzaran air base near Dakhla illustrates this ambition to establish itself as an essential player in regional stability.
Italian defense giant Leonardo is attempting a major comeback in Morocco. Facing fierce international competition, the company is deploying a new strategy to win over the military establishment with cutting-edge aeronautical equipment.
Facing regional tensions and to secure the Strait of Gibraltar, Morocco is considering acquiring a submarine fleet. While a South Korean report mentions a delivery in 2027, experts urge caution regarding this ambitious project.
The Royal Armed Forces (FAR have just received a second delivery of American AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters. The Moroccan fleet now counts 12 of these cutting-edge aircraft, out of the 24 ordered from Boeing.
The Moroccan and American armies successfully carried out the first interoperability test of the Link-16 system in Agadir. This technology allows for the exchange of encrypted tactical data in real time between air, land and naval forces, strengthening their strategic coordination.
The drone manufacturer Delair is setting up its subsidiary "Delair Africa" in Morocco. This new Toulouse-based center in Rabat aims to strengthen its defense and security activities on a continent where the company has been operating for ten years.
Morocco’s acquisition of 30 Mirage 2000-9 combat aircraft from the United Arab Emirates is being slowed down by the geopolitical context. The war in the Middle East is pushing Abu Dhabi to maintain its military capabilities.
Morocco is beefing up its air surveillance capabilities. The Kingdom is betting on the American HADES system, a cutting-edge technology capable of flying at high altitude, to radically transform its defense and intelligence strategy in the region.