Keywords: Modernization


Morocco’s ONCF 2030 Plan Accelerates High-Speed and Regional Rail Expansion

Morocco is entering a new phase in the development of its railway system, with the National Railways Office (ONCF) pursuing an ambitious programme designed to reshape mobility across the country by 2030. Officially launched on April 24, 2025, in Rabat by King Mohammed VI, the programme combines the......

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......

Salé launches major coastal road upgrade with new lanes and lighting

A major road infrastructure project is set to begin in Salé, as authorities prepare to expand and modernize a key section of the city’s coastal road. Led by Morocco’s Ministry of Equipment and Water, the project will cover the stretch linking Bab Charafat with the Ameur commune. The......

Morocco and Russia strengthen customs cooperation with new action plan

Morocco and Russia have opened a new chapter in their customs cooperation with the first meeting of a bilateral working group dedicated to strengthening coordination between the two administrations. The session was held Tuesday at the headquarters of Morocco's Administration of Customs and Indirect......

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......

Airbus sees resilient aircraft demand despite global tensions

Global aviation continues to demonstrate resilience despite geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruptions and economic uncertainty, with Airbus reporting that demand for new aircraft remains strong. The European manufacturer also expects the industry to require tens of thousands of new aircraft over......

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......