Keywords: Defense cooperation


Morocco Reportedly Nears Deal With Israel for LORA Ballistic Missile System

Morocco is reportedly moving closer to a potential agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to acquire the LORA ballistic missile system, in a development that could expand the Royal Armed Forces’ long-range precision-strike capabilities. According to Israeli financial newspaper Calcalist,......

South Korea’s KAI Signs Cooperation Agreement With Two Moroccan Aerospace Groups

South Korean aircraft manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with two Morocco-based aerospace companies, Maintenance Aero Maroc (MAM) and SABCA Maroc, to explore industrial and commercial cooperation and expand its presence in Morocco’s military aviation......

Marrakech Airshow 2026: US F-35A Fighters Take to Moroccan Skies

The skies over Marrakech are set to become a focal point for international military aviation as the United States takes part in the Marrakech Airshow 2026, held from October 7 to 10 at a Royal Moroccan Air Force base. Among the most prominent aircraft featured in the American contingent are two F-35A......

MKU plans Moroccan defense factory as India deepens industrial ties with Morocco

India’s MKU is preparing to establish a defense manufacturing facility in Morocco, adding another major Indian industrial project to the country’s rapidly developing military production ecosystem. The planned plant is expected to be located in the SGZID industrial zone in Nouaceur, near......

Morocco and Saudi Arabia strengthen defense ties amid rising regional tensions

Morocco and Saudi Arabia have stepped up high-level defense consultations following a strong expression of solidarity from King Mohammed VI toward Riyadh as the kingdom faces repeated attacks attributed to the Houthi movement. Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held a telephone conversation......

Saudi Arabia’s F-35 Deal: US Clears Potential $24.3 Billion Fighter Sale

The United States has taken a major procedural step toward supplying Saudi Arabia with 48 F-35A fighter jets, opening the way for one of the kingdom’s most significant military procurement projects to date. The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale, estimated at $24.3 billion,......

Morocco weighs further Israeli defense equipment as military cooperation expands

Morocco is reportedly considering additional Israeli defense equipment as military cooperation between Rabat and Tel Aviv continues to develop. The latest request is understood to be under review by the relevant Israeli authorities, although no official details have been released regarding the systems......

Morocco and India explore joint defense production and deeper military cooperation

Morocco and India are exploring new opportunities to expand their defense partnership, including joint production of military equipment, the creation of industrial joint ventures and greater technological cooperation. The discussions took place on Tuesday, September 8, during the first meeting of the......

Morocco moves closer to integrating HIMARS into its modernized artillery force

Morocco appears to be entering a new phase in its planned acquisition of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), as a US contract document identifies 10 Moroccan systems within a support program scheduled for the 2027 fiscal year. The reference provides a concrete indication that the......