Morocco
Morocco Eyes Russian and French Submarines for Naval Expansion
Morocco wants to acquire its very first submarine, the last piece of equipment missing from the Royal Navy. In its sights, the Russian and French high-tech models.
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Royal Moroccan Navy
Morocco
Morocco Considers Acquiring First Submarines to Bolster Naval Capabilities
Morocco, eager to strengthen its maritime power, is seriously considering the acquisition of its very first submarine . This project, repeatedly postponed, now seems essential for the Royal Navy, which already has an impressive fleet of 121 ships.
Morocco
France's Naval Group Poised to Win Moroccan Submarine Contract
France has won major contracts in Morocco, thanks to the recent state visit of Emmanuel Macron to Rabat. Naval Group could be awarded the construction of a submarine for the Royal Moroccan Navy.
Morocco
Spanish Shipbuilder Navantia Begins Construction of $92 Million Patrol Boat for Moroccan Navy
Navantia has launched the construction of the Avante 1800 patrol boat for the Royal Moroccan Navy. The production of this 89-meter-long ship should take three years.
Morocco
Royal Moroccan Navy Expands Fleet with Second Bell 412EP Helicopter
The Royal Moroccan Navy is about to receive a second unit of the versatile Bell 412EP helicopter. This will strengthen its air capabilities.
Morocco
French and German Shipbuilders Compete for Morocco's First Submarine Contract
A French naval group and a German competitor are vying to build the first submarine for the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces.
Spain
Morocco Expands Naval Capabilities with New Patrol Vessel from Spain's Navantia
Morocco has placed an order with Navantia for the construction of a patrol vessel . The construction work on this ship belonging to the Avante 1800 class is progressing at a good pace and will allow the kingdom to strengthen its Royal Navy, which however seems less equipped than that of Spain.
Spain
Spanish Shipbuilder Navantia Begins Keel Construction for Moroccan Navy Patrol Vessel
The construction by Navantia of the patrol vessel for the benefit of the Royal Moroccan Navy is progressing. The Spanish shipbuilder carried out the keel laying on its San Fernando site on the high-altitude vessel.
Morocco
Morocco Races to Acquire Submarines, Bolstering Naval Defense Against Regional Threats
Morocco would be multiplying efforts to equip its Royal Navy with submarines as soon as possible. The kingdom is keen to quickly fill this major gap to face any potential threats from Algeria, which has just placed an order for two new submarines.
Morocco
Spanish Shipbuilder Navantia Denies Submarine Deal with Morocco
The Spanish shipbuilder Navantia denies having received an order from the Moroccan authorities for the construction of submarines for the Royal Moroccan Navy.
Morocco
Morocco Leads Multi-Agency Rescue Exercise in Strait of Gibraltar
Moroccan rescue units on board the "Morocco Star" ship participated on Thursday in the "SAREX Détroit 2024" exercise, conducted off the port of Tangier Med. A demonstration of Morocco’s civil and military capacity to ensure the safety and security of navigation in the Strait of Gibraltar as part of Operation Marhaba 2024 .
Spain
Spain's Naval Power Outranks Morocco in Global Military Ranking
Spain has a more powerful naval fleet than Morocco, according to the latest ranking by Global Firepower.