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Service militaire: preparations underway for the 2025 census operation

In alignment with the directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces, the Ministry of Interior has announced the commencement of the census operation for military service, set to take place from April 25 to June 23, 2025. This initiative......

Morocco enhances military capabilities with SpyX drone acquisition

Morocco is taking significant steps to modernize its military forces through the recent acquisition of the SpyX kamikaze drone from BlueBird Aero Systems, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). This move aligns with Morocco's ongoing efforts to strengthen defense ties with Israel, particularly......

Morocco's military fleet modernization: Airbus, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin vie for contracts

Three global aerospace companies—Airbus, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin—are competing to supply the Royal Moroccan Air Force with new aircraft aimed at modernizing its military transport fleet. Airbus has put forth its A400 aircraft, renowned for their substantial size and long-range capabilities,......

Spain significantly boosts arms exports to Morocco, reaching €21 million in 2024

Spain has substantially increased its arms exports to Morocco, with figures soaring by 1,264.77% in 2024 compared to the previous year. The total value of these exports is now €21 million, up from just €1.5 million in 2023, according to an analysis by the Spanish news outlet OKDiario based......

Morocco edges closer to historic F-35 acquisition in $17 billion deal

Recent reports indicate Morocco may become the first Arab and African nation to acquire the F-35 stealth fighter jet. The potential $17 billion deal, which would span 45 years for procurement and maintenance, has gained momentum following renewed diplomatic engagement from Washington. The development......

Morocco expands military capabilities with Chinese TB-001K combat drone

The Moroccan military has acquired the Chinese-manufactured TB-001K drone, known as the "Twin-Tailed Scorpion," strengthening its aerial defense capabilities and diversifying its international defense partnerships. The TB-001K, produced by Sichuan Tengden, features impressive technical specifications......

Morocco Expands Drone Arsenal Amid Defense Industry Modernization

Morocco has taken another significant step toward enhancing its defense capabilities with the confirmed delivery of Bayraktar TB2 drones from Turkish defense firm Baykartech. The delivery, revealed by the company, underscores Morocco's ongoing efforts to modernize its military systems. While Moroccan......

US Approves $86 Million Precision-Guided Bomb Sale to Morocco, Strengthening Strategic Alliance

Morocco is set to enhance its military capabilities following the US State Department's approval of an $86 million sale of precision-guided bombs, marking another significant development in the growing defense partnership between the two nations. The approved package includes 500 GBU-39B Small Diameter......