Keywords: Royal Armed Forces


Morocco’s Defence Industry Ambitions Face Cost, Skills and Investment Challenges

Morocco is laying the groundwork for a domestic defence industry, seeking to reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers by expanding local manufacturing, aircraft maintenance and drone production. However, the transition from industrial infrastructure to sustainable military production will depend on......

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,......

Morocco Moves to Build a Domestic Defence Industry Through New Aerospace and Military Manufacturing Deals

Morocco is taking further steps to develop domestic defence manufacturing, seeking to build on its established aerospace industry by attracting new industrial investment, expanding specialised production capabilities and reducing dependence on foreign suppliers. Ten industrial agreements announced during......

Islamic Calendar: Morocco Sets First Day of Jumada I for Tuesday, October 13

Morocco’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has confirmed that Tuesday, October 13, 2026, will mark the first day of Jumada I 1448 AH, following the failure to sight the new crescent moon on Sunday evening. In an official statement issued on October 11, the ministry said the lunar observation......

Khaled Haftar’s Visit to Morocco Signals Renewed Military Contacts Over Libya

The reported arrival of Khaled Haftar, chief of staff of the Libyan Armed Forces in eastern Libya and son of military commander Khalifa Haftar, in Morocco has drawn attention to Rabat’s diplomatic engagement with the country’s competing political and military authorities. According to Libyan......

Morocco’s military industry to deliver armored vehicle turrets to armed forces in March 2027

Moroccan defense manufacturer Moroccan Military Industry (MMI) is preparing to begin deliveries of armored vehicle turrets to the Royal Armed Forces in March 2027, marking another step in the country’s efforts to develop domestic military production, according to Reuters. MMI chief executive Kadouri......

IRIFI: Morocco and Harmattan AI launch ambitious autonomous defense program

Morocco and Harmattan AI have unveiled plans for IRIFI, an autonomous deep-strike system designed to operate at distances of up to 2,000 kilometers, marking a significant new step in the country's efforts to build sovereign capabilities in artificial intelligence, robotics and advanced defense technologies. The......

Morocco expands its defense industry as foreign and local companies build manufacturing capabilities

Morocco is accelerating efforts to develop a domestic defense industry as international companies and Moroccan firms expand their activities in military manufacturing, aerospace, maintenance, ammunition and unmanned systems. The strategy is gradually shifting the sector beyond the traditional model of......

Morocco to Receive New HIMARS Capability as US Contract Program Moves Forward

Morocco is moving closer to introducing the American M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) into the Royal Armed Forces, with ten launchers now identified as being under contract within the United States’ fiscal 2027 planning framework. The development represents a new stage in a......