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Qatari delegation visits Morocco to boost military history cooperation

As part of efforts to strengthen ties between Qatar and Morocco, a senior Qatari military delegation visited the Directorate of Military History of the Royal Armed Forces in Rabat on April 14, 2025. The visiting officials are participants in the “Senior Legal Advisors Course,” a specialized......

African Lion 2025 reinforces military cooperation and regional security

Under the high directives of King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces, Morocco is preparing to host the 21st edition of the "African Lion" military exercise from May 12 to 23, 2025, in coordination with the United States. The drills will take......

Strengthening Military Cooperation: The Inspector General of the FAR Visits Saudi Arabia

Under the high instructions of the King, Supreme Commander, and Chief of the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the FAR and Commander of the Southern Zone, is conducting a working visit to Saudi Arabia from March 16 to 21. During this visit,......

Naval Crisis: Moroccan Patrol Vessel Stranded in Treacherous Waters Near Melilla

In a challenging maritime incident near Melilla, the Moroccan Royal Navy's patrol boat "Al-Qasid" remains stranded following a technical failure that occurred during its departure from Nador port on Thursday. The P-32 class vessel, commissioned in 1988, encountered difficulties in a rocky......

Morocco Bolsters Defense Industry with TATA Group Partnership for Armored Vehicle Production

In a strategic move to enhance its defense capabilities and boost its industrial sector, Morocco has entered into a partnership with TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a subsidiary of India's TATA Group. The collaboration aims to domestically produce the WhAP 8×8 armored combat vehicle,......

Tragic Loss: Moroccan Peacekeeper's Untimely Death Highlights Risks in UN Missions

In a somber turn of events, the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces (FAR) announced the death of Corporal Karim Tmara, a dedicated peacekeeper serving with the United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). The incident, which occurred due to an accidental electrocution while operating......

Moroccan Naval Forces Rescue 124 Migrants in Perilous Sea Crossing

In a critical maritime operation on Thursday, the Moroccan Royal Navy intercepted a vessel carrying 124 sub-Saharan migrants, including 12 women, approximately 240 kilometers (150 miles) southwest of Dakhla. The migrants, who were attempting to reach the Canary Islands, found themselves in distress during......

King Mohammed VI Honors Late Mother in Military Officer Swearing-In Ceremony

In a poignant and ceremonious event, King Mohammed VI swore in hundreds of newly commissioned officers into the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) on Wednesday. The ceremony, which coincided with the 25th anniversary of Morocco's Throne Day, was a vivid display of the nation's military prowess and the......

Crown Prince Takes Center Stage at Commemorative Luncheon

In a display of royal tradition and national unity, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan presided over a distinguished luncheon in Tetouan today, marking a quarter-century since His Majesty King Mohammed VI ascended to the throne of Morocco. The event, hosted by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, drew a prestigious......