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AFRICOM rules out relocating headquarters to Morocco, citing financial constraints

Budget concerns outweigh operational benefits The head of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Michael Langley, confirmed this week that relocating AFRICOM’s headquarters from Germany to Morocco is not under consideration due to budgetary limitations. Langley addressed the matter......

Morocco Joins U.S. Advanced Training Program

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a contract with Cubic Defense Acquisition Inc. to provide logistical support for the P5 Combat Training System (P5CTS), which includes participation from Morocco. Valued at approximately $400 million, the contract involves the U.S. Air Force and several partner......

Spain allocates €113,000 for halal meals for Moroccan military trainees

The Spanish government has allocated a budget of €113,000 (approximately $129,000) to provide halal meals for Moroccan military personnel undergoing training at the state-owned Navantia shipbuilding company. This initiative ensures that the dietary needs of the Moroccan trainees align with Islamic......

US Pushes NATO to Raise Defense Spending as Ukraine Debate Looms

The United States is intensifying pressure on NATO allies to finalize an agreement on significantly increasing defense spending ahead of the summit in The Hague on June 24–25. The US, under strong leadership, is calling for member countries to commit 5% of their GDP to defense. NATO Secretary......

New advanced American weapons for Morocco

The United States has agreed to supply Morocco with advanced military equipment, significantly enhancing the kingdom’s defense capabilities. This arms deal includes state-of-the-art weaponry and technology to strengthen Morocco’s strategic position in the region. The agreement reflects growing......

Spain cancels Israeli missile license and seeks non-Israeli alternatives

Spain’s Ministry of Defence has officially revoked the license granted to the Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems for the production of SPIKE LR2 anti-tank missiles on Spanish soil. The government is now redirecting its efforts to identify alternative suppliers, as reported by Cadena......

Morocco's $260 million Javelin missile purchase receives US approval

Morocco is poised to enhance its defense capabilities through the procurement of 612 Javelin missiles and 200 launch units from the United States, in a deal valued at approximately $260 million. This significant transaction, detailed in an official notice published in the US Federal Register on May 30,......

Morocco receives new Avante 1800 patrol vessel from Spain

The Royal Moroccan Navy has marked a significant milestone in its maritime defense capabilities with the delivery of the Avante 1800 offshore patrol vessel, constructed by the Spanish shipbuilding company Navantia at its San Fernando shipyard in Andalusia. This vessel, registered as number 502, represents......

Spain Strengthens Military Partnership With Turkey After Israel Veto

Spain has established Turkey as its new preferred defense partner by signing fresh military agreements, following the Spanish government's decision to halt dealings with Israel. On Friday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul, where......