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Moroccan navy intercepts 189 irregular migrants heading toward the Canary Islands

Units of the Royal Moroccan Navy intercepted a boat carrying 189 irregular migrants off the coast of Dakhla on Monday, as they attempted to reach the Canary Islands, according to an official military statement. The vessel, described as a small fishing boat, was stopped during a maritime patrol operation......

US and Moroccan sailors exchange on USS paul ignatius in Agadir

New photographs released by the United States Navy show American sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) interacting with sailors from the Royal Moroccan Navy during the ship’s visit to the port of Agadir on December 2, 2025. The images highlight......

Morocco and Spain deepen cooperation through cultural and naval initiatives

Morocco received a Spanish military delegation for a four day visit aimed at strengthening cultural and defense cooperation. The visit brought together senior representatives from both countries who oversee military heritage and maritime security. The audience includes policy analysts, defense observers,......

Morocco and Spain strengthen naval cooperation through joint exercises in the Strait of Gibraltar

The Royal Moroccan Navy and the Spanish Navy have conducted coordinated military exercises in the strategic waters of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea under NATO’s SeaGuardian operation. The joint drills aimed to reinforce maritime security and improve the two nations’ ability......

French naval helicopter carrier begins joint training with Moroccan navy in Casablanca

The French amphibious helicopter carrier Tonnerre arrived at Casablanca port on Saturday, marking the beginning of a four-day stopover as part of a joint military training program with the Moroccan navy. The vessel will head toward the Gulf of Guinea on September 16. Strengthening French-Moroccan naval......

200 migrants intercepted attempting swim crossing to Ceuta

Around 200 migrants, including men, women, children, and individuals with disabilities, attempted the perilous journey across the Mediterranean to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta over the weekend. The crossing, intercepted with assistance from the Royal Moroccan Navy and the Spanish Coast Guard, highlights......

Spain allocates €113,000 for halal meals for Moroccan military trainees

The Spanish government has allocated a budget of €113,000 (approximately $129,000) to provide halal meals for Moroccan military personnel undergoing training at the state-owned Navantia shipbuilding company. This initiative ensures that the dietary needs of the Moroccan trainees align with Islamic......

Spain allocates 113,000 euros to provide halal food for Moroccan naval trainees

The Spanish government is set to spend approximately 113,000 euros to supply special halal meal plans for Moroccan soldiers undergoing intensive training at the state-owned shipbuilding company Navantia. This initiative is part of a cooperation agreement between Spain and Morocco to train members of......

Morocco receives new Avante 1800 patrol vessel from Spain

The Royal Moroccan Navy has marked a significant milestone in its maritime defense capabilities with the delivery of the Avante 1800 offshore patrol vessel, constructed by the Spanish shipbuilding company Navantia at its San Fernando shipyard in Andalusia. This vessel, registered as number 502, represents......