Keywords: Defense technology


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 accelerates the rise of its domestic defense industry

For decades, Morocco's defense capabilities relied heavily on foreign procurement. That model is now being complemented by a broader industrial strategy aimed at producing military equipment inside the Kingdom, developing domestic expertise and embedding international technology partnerships within......

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......

Vectis: Lockheed Martin unveils new reusable collaborative combat aircraft

Lockheed Martin has revealed initial details of Vectis, a new collaborative combat aircraft designed to operate alongside manned fighter jets and extend their capabilities in contested environments. The US defense company describes the aircraft as resilient, lethal and reusable, highlighting an approach......

Morocco deepens its role in US military cooperation across Africa

Morocco is strengthening its military cooperation with the United States as Washington expands multinational security initiatives across Africa. Recent joint exercises and new defense projects have highlighted the growing operational and technological links between the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces and......

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......

Morocco strengthens pilot training ahead of F-16 Block 72 deliveries

Morocco is expanding its military aviation training capabilities as it prepares to integrate a new generation of F-16 fighter jets into its air force, with advanced flight simulators set to play a central role in preparing pilots for the aircraft’s sophisticated systems. The Royal Moroccan Air......

Morocco expands its defense capabilities with advanced Israeli systems and missiles

Morocco is continuing to modernize its military capabilities as part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening the country’s defense infrastructure and improving its ability to respond to evolving air and ground threats. Cooperation with Israeli defense company Rafael has become an important......

Morocco emerges as a potential U.S. platform for testing advanced military technologies

Morocco and the United States are expanding their long-standing defense cooperation, with growing attention to military technology, field testing and innovation. The evolving partnership could give Morocco a broader role in U.S. defense activities outside American territory, particularly in the evaluation......