Keywords: Armed forces


MKU plans Moroccan defense factory as India deepens industrial ties with Morocco

India’s MKU is preparing to establish a defense manufacturing facility in Morocco, adding another major Indian industrial project to the country’s rapidly developing military production ecosystem. The planned plant is expected to be located in the SGZID industrial zone in Nouaceur, near......

Morocco and UAE Deepen Military Cooperation in High-Level Rabat Talks

A high-level meeting in Rabat has highlighted the depth of military ties between Morocco and the United Arab Emirates, with senior defense officials reviewing a partnership that has expanded across training, military capabilities and defense industry cooperation. General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General......

MINURSO raises alarm over drone activity and movement restrictions in Western Sahara

The United Nations has highlighted continued concerns within the MINURSO peacekeeping mission over the presence and operation of unmanned aircraft in and around its areas of activity in Western Sahara. In his latest report covering developments from October 2025 through September 2026, UN Secretary-General......

Morocco strengthens FAR military mobility with 50 new HET A1 heavy transporters

Morocco is further strengthening the strategic mobility of its armed forces with an order for 50 HET A1 heavy equipment transporters and 50 MN573 trailers, as part of a broader effort to modernize the logistical capabilities of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR). The new acquisition was announced......

Mali: Army expands operations against armed group positions across the country

Malian armed forces have intensified operations against positions attributed to armed groups, carrying out targeted actions in both the southern and northern parts of the country as authorities seek to disrupt logistical networks and militant concentrations. According to the General Staff of the Malian......

Morocco expands its role in African military training through NATO cooperation

Morocco is set to expand its role in African military training through a new cooperation initiative with NATO aimed at supporting the development of military personnel from other African countries. The planned training programme is expected to take place in Morocco by the end of 2026 or in early 2027......

Morocco’s armed forces expand cyber defense capabilities ahead of US-led exercises

Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (FAR) are expanding their military cyber defense capabilities as they prepare to establish specialized teams capable of protecting operational networks and responding to digital threats. The initiative is expected to develop further through closer cooperation with......

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 and US deepen military cooperation through drone training in Agadir

Morocco and the United States are expanding their military cooperation in emerging technologies, with training activities focused on small unmanned aircraft systems in Agadir. The initiative brings together personnel from the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces and US military partners as both countries continue......