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Moroccan military chief discusses defense cooperation in Doha

General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of Morocco's Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and Commander of the Southern Zone, was received in Doha by Qatari officials during an official visit. He led a high-level military delegation to the State of Qatar. During his meeting with Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman......

U.S. approves sale of Stinger missiles to Morocco

The U.S. Department of Defense has given the green light for the sale of 600 FIM-92K Stinger missiles to Morocco, valued at $825 million. This potential sale, which has been approved by the U.S. State Department, includes FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles and related equipment. The U.S. Defense Security......

Strengthening defenses against the rise of cyberterrorism

Cyberattacks have evolved beyond mere criminal acts, transforming into a form of electronic terrorism that targets states, institutions, and individuals. International relations expert Ahmed Nourreddine emphasizes the urgent need to bolster defense mechanisms at both local and international levels to......

Morocco enhances military capabilities with SpyX drone acquisition

Morocco is taking significant steps to modernize its military forces through the recent acquisition of the SpyX kamikaze drone from BlueBird Aero Systems, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). This move aligns with Morocco's ongoing efforts to strengthen defense ties with Israel, particularly......

U.S. commitment to NATO remains strong, says Rubio

The United States continues to play an active role within NATO and has no intention of withdrawing from the Alliance, affirmed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a press conference in Brussels. His comments came during a meeting of NATO foreign ministers. Rubio emphasized that President Donald......

Morocco's military fleet modernization: Airbus, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin vie for contracts

Three global aerospace companies—Airbus, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin—are competing to supply the Royal Moroccan Air Force with new aircraft aimed at modernizing its military transport fleet. Airbus has put forth its A400 aircraft, renowned for their substantial size and long-range capabilities,......

Arrival of Patriot Air Defense System in Morocco for Field Testing

The U.S. Army's Patriot air defense system has arrived in Morocco for field testing, in preparation for the completion of an agreement with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR), according to the Atlas Defense and Armament Observatory. The tests will take place at the main base of the Moroccan Air......

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza leave 14 dead

At least 14 people were killed early Tuesday in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, according to the Civil Defense, just a week after the resumption of Israeli military operations. Mahmoud Bassal, spokesperson for the rescue organization, reported that "more than twenty airstrikes carried......

Australia receives first HIMARS rocket systems from the U.S.

Australia's military officially received its first two U.S.-made HIMARS rocket systems on Monday, marking a significant step in its defense capabilities. This delivery is part of a larger order of 42 HIMARS systems placed with the United States. Minister of Defense, Richard Marles, emphasized that......