Developments in armament and military industry in the Kingdom of Morocco

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The Moroccan WhAP 8×8 armored vehicle makes its debut with an Israeli turret, a 30 mm cannon and SkyBurst anti-drone ammunition



New images from the Marrakech International Airshow 2026 revealed that the Moroccan WhAP is equipped with the UT30 MK2 turret, an unmanned combat turret manufactured by Elbit Systems. This turret is designed to integrate a 30mm cannon and a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, with the potential to also incorporate anti-tank missiles, electro-optical systems, and advanced fire control equipment.

The turret gives the vehicle the capability to engage a wide range of ground targets and can also be equipped with munitions specifically designed to counter small aerial threats, a capability that is becoming increasingly important given the widespread use of drones in modern warfare.

 

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Military Industry in Morocco

 

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Tata WhAP 8x8 Showcased at Marrakech Air Show 2026The Tata WhAP 8x8 (Wheeled Armoured Platform) is being exhibited at Marrakech Air Show 2026, highlighting Morocco’s growing role in the development of its domestic defense-industrial capabilities.Developed by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) in partnership with India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the WhAP is an 8x8 amphibious wheeled armored combat vehicle designed for mobility, protection, and multi-mission operations.The platform is also linked to Tata Advanced Systems Morocco, reflecting expanding India–Morocco defense-industrial cooperation and efforts to establish localized armored vehicle production in the Kingdom. Marrakech Air Show 2026, Morocco

 

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Looks like Morocco and ALgeria very unhappy with each other over Western sahara and historic reasons. Who is stronger at this stage? Algeria seemed to have lost a lot of goodwill while Morocco seems very close to zionist.

Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE: What we know

Algiers ends relations with Gulf state over 'provocative and hostile' actions, after years of tensions.

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The General Director of Harmatin Artificial Intelligence reveals details of preparations for the "Irifi" Drones industry in Morocco

 

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Morocco- France

Defense also mobilizes industrial land. Other signatures relate to the mobilization of land within the defense industrial acceleration zone. Projects are concerned, notably those led by Arquus, Marcotec, MKU, Inkas, ABA Technologie, IGG/Bal Teq Defense Industries and Harmattan.

These operations constitute a step upstream of future industrial projects: they make it possible to reserve or mobilize rights of way intended to accommodate activities related to defense.

They thus broaden the number of actors called upon to participate in the development of this new industrial base. Taken separately, the agreements cover different activities. Put end to end, however, they chart the same trajectory: increase the share of research, manufacturing, engineering, and added value carried out in Morocco..



-Arquus (Armored vehicles)
-Marcotec (Sim/Integration)
-MKU (Soldier Equipment)
-Inkas (Armored Vehicles)
-ABA TECH-BAL TEQ DEFENSE (Soldier Equipment)
-Harmattan AI (Drones)

 

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