Keywords: Moroccan Military


Morocco’s military industry to deliver armored vehicle turrets to armed forces in March 2027

Moroccan defense manufacturer Moroccan Military Industry (MMI) is preparing to begin deliveries of armored vehicle turrets to the Royal Armed Forces in March 2027, marking another step in the country’s efforts to develop domestic military production, according to Reuters. MMI chief executive Kadouri......

Morocco accelerates the rise of its domestic defense industry

For decades, Morocco's defense capabilities relied heavily on foreign procurement. That model is now being complemented by a broader industrial strategy aimed at producing military equipment inside the Kingdom, developing domestic expertise and embedding international technology partnerships within......

Morocco’s Royal Air Force receives first Extra 300 LX aerobatic aircraft

The Royal Moroccan Air Force has taken delivery of its first Extra 300 LX aerobatic aircraft, marking the beginning of a new phase for Morocco’s military display capabilities. The aircraft arrived in Marrakech on September 22, according to the Moroccan Military Forum. It is expected to become......

French naval helicopter carrier begins joint training with Moroccan navy in Casablanca

The French amphibious helicopter carrier Tonnerre arrived at Casablanca port on Saturday, marking the beginning of a four-day stopover as part of a joint military training program with the Moroccan navy. The vessel will head toward the Gulf of Guinea on September 16. Strengthening French-Moroccan naval......

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......

Mali's soldiers undergo parachute training in Morocco

In a significant development for Mali's military capabilities, 165 soldiers from the Malian Armed Forces are currently participating in a parachute training program in Morocco. This comprehensive training is divided into three distinct phases. The first phase involves a medical examination conducted......

Naval Crisis: Moroccan Patrol Vessel Stranded in Treacherous Waters Near Melilla

In a challenging maritime incident near Melilla, the Moroccan Royal Navy's patrol boat "Al-Qasid" remains stranded following a technical failure that occurred during its departure from Nador port on Thursday. The P-32 class vessel, commissioned in 1988, encountered difficulties in a rocky......

Moroccan Military Thwarts Unauthorized Prospecting in Border Zone

In a recent incident, the Moroccan military employed drone technology to target and strike two vehicles and a large truck belonging to prospectors from the Tindouf camps in the buffer zone near the Mauritanian border. The attack, which occurred in the "Mak" area, did not result in any casualties. Sources......

Tensions in the Atlantic: Spain Monitors Moroccan Naval Exercises Near Sahara

The Moroccan Royal Navy has scheduled a series of military exercises off the coast of Laayoune, sparking concern from Spain's left-wing political party, Sumar. However, Spain's Foreign Ministry has provided assurances to quell the party's fears, emphasizing that these exercises pose no threat. According......