Keywords: Military Modernization


Morocco Reportedly Nears Deal With Israel for LORA Ballistic Missile System

Morocco is reportedly moving closer to a potential agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to acquire the LORA ballistic missile system, in a development that could expand the Royal Armed Forces’ long-range precision-strike capabilities. According to Israeli financial newspaper Calcalist,......

Morocco ranks among the Arab world’s leading armored forces with 1,346 tanks

Morocco ranks among the Arab countries with the largest armored fleets, as the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces continue to modernize their land capabilities and strengthen the readiness of ground units. According to 2026 estimates, the kingdom operates a sizeable tank fleet, placing it among the region’s......

Morocco strengthens Royal Air Forces with first Airbus C-295W delivery

Morocco has taken another step in the modernization of its military airlift capabilities with the arrival of its first Airbus C-295W at the Royal Air Forces’ third air base in Kénitra. The aircraft, registered CN-AMT, landed on Tuesday, September 29, according to information reported by......

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 considers up to 400 South Korean K2 tanks to modernize its armored forces

Morocco is reportedly considering the South Korean K2 Black Panther main battle tank as part of a broader effort to modernize its armored forces, with estimates suggesting that the potential requirement could reach as many as 400 units. The reported interest reflects Rabat's growing engagement with......

Morocco moves closer to integrating HIMARS into its modernized artillery force

Morocco appears to be entering a new phase in its planned acquisition of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), as a US contract document identifies 10 Moroccan systems within a support program scheduled for the 2027 fiscal year. The reference provides a concrete indication that the......

Kim Jong Un unveils new Kang Kon destroyer as part of North Korea’s nuclear deterrence strategy

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has officially commissioned the country’s new Kang Kon destroyer during a ceremony at the port of Wonsan on the eastern coast, declaring that the warship will be incorporated into North Korea’s nuclear deterrence capabilities. According to the Korean Central......

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 and the United States deepen defense ties through new military equipment deliveries

Morocco and the United States are continuing to strengthen their longstanding defense partnership through the transfer of American-made military equipment to the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces. The deliveries form part of Morocco’s broader effort to modernize its military capabilities, improve operational......