Keywords: Morocco Defense
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......
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......
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's military spending has seen a notable increase of 2.6% in 2024, amounting to $5.5 billion. This growth is largely attributed to an enhanced personnel budget for the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and aligns with a broader global trend, where military expenditures have surged by 9.4% compared to......
Morocco is reportedly preparing to enhance its naval power by acquiring two advanced submarines, according to a report by Military Africa. The move is part of the North African country's broader strategy to modernize its military and strengthen its ability to address evolving security challenges......
The Czech company TATRA has commenced production of trucks designed to transport the ATMOS 2000 self-propelled artillery systems, recently acquired by Morocco to enhance the capabilities of the Royal Armed Forces. This development follows the February 2025 agreement between Morocco and Israeli defense......
The Moroccan military has acquired the Chinese-manufactured TB-001K drone, known as the "Twin-Tailed Scorpion," strengthening its aerial defense capabilities and diversifying its international defense partnerships. The TB-001K, produced by Sichuan Tengden, features impressive technical specifications......
Turkish defense manufacturer Baykar has officially announced the establishment of a drone production facility in Morocco, marking a pivotal moment in the country's military and technological advancement. The project further strengthens the growing strategic partnership between Morocco and Türkiye. The......
Puneet Talwar has concluded his role as United States Ambassador to Morocco, following a final meeting with Moroccan Finance Minister Nadia Fettah in Rabat. The departure, reported by Africa Intelligence on January 16, marks the end of his two-year diplomatic mission that began in November 2022. During......
-
15:50
-
15:25
-
14:59
-
14:46
-
14:15
-
14:00
-
13:45
-
13:25
-
13:04
-
11:13
-
11:00
-
10:45
-
10:30
-
10:15
-
10:00
-
09:45
-
09:30
-
09:15
-
09:00
-
08:45
-
08:30
-
08:15
-
08:00
-
07:35
