Keywords: Defence


EDGE Signs Morocco Defence Cooperation Deal as Precision-Guided Weapons Draw Attention

Morocco is exploring new opportunities to develop its domestic defence industry through expanded cooperation with the United Arab Emirates, following a memorandum of understanding signed by Emirati defence group EDGE and Morocco’s National Defence Administration on the sidelines of the Marrakech......

NATO to hold nuclear deterrence exercise in Italy without live nuclear weapons

NATO is scheduled to launch its annual Steadfast Noon nuclear deterrence exercise in Italy on October 13, with 17 countries expected to participate. The alliance has confirmed that the drills will not involve the use of live nuclear weapons, describing them as a routine training activity designed to......

Morocco and the United States begin preparations for African Lion 2027 military exercises

Morocco and the United States have officially begun preparations for African Lion 2027, the multinational military exercise expected to bring together forces from more than 45 countries. Scheduled to begin on April 19, 2027, the next edition is set to include an expanded programme covering land, sea,......

Morocco-made WhAP 8×8 takes centre stage at Marrakech Air Show

India’s Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) is putting Morocco’s emerging defence-manufacturing capabilities in the spotlight at the Marrakech Air Show, presenting the WhAP 8×8 armoured vehicle as one of the flagship products manufactured at its Berrechid facility. The appearance......

KAI targets Morocco’s Alpha Jet replacement with FA-50 fighter trainer

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is stepping up its campaign to win a place in Morocco’s next generation of military training aircraft, putting the FA-50 at the centre of its presence at the Marrakech Air Show. The South Korean manufacturer is positioning the supersonic jet as a potential successor......

EU allocates €1.24 billion to Ukraine’s defence industry for drones and missiles

The European Commission has allocated €1.24 billion to support Ukraine’s defence industry, with the funding aimed at expanding production of drones, counter-drone systems, ammunition and missiles as Kyiv continues to strengthen its military capabilities. The financing forms part of the European......

US Defence Industry Takes Center Stage at Marrakech Airshow 2026

The 2026 Marrakech Airshow is bringing American military aviation and defence companies into the spotlight as Morocco positions the event as a platform for deeper military cooperation, industrial partnerships and aerospace development. Held from 7 to 10 October at the Royal Air Force base in Marrakech......

UAE defence firms target new markets and partnerships at Marrakech Airshow

The United Arab Emirates is stepping up its push for international defence business as four of its companies prepare to showcase weapons systems, drones, military vehicles and digital technologies at the Marrakech Airshow, scheduled for 7–10 October. A strategic showcase for Emirati defence companies EDGE......

New Zealand declines to join NATO-backed defence bank

New Zealand has declined an invitation to join a new defence financing institution backed by NATO partners, according to the country’s Foreign Affairs Ministry. The decision concerns the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, an initiative launched by Canada to provide financing for defence and......