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The Indian company Tata Advanced Systems has completed the administrative procedures necessary to establish a factory dedicated to the production of military vehicles in Morocco, Rue20 newspaper reported.



Tata Advanced Systems has already sent 90 6x6 vehicles to the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) to transport equipment, ammunition and troops.

Morocco signed an agreement with Indian companies more than a year ago to build military vehicles to supply the Moroccan army. According to Mohsen Al-Jazouli, Minister Delegate in charge of Investment, this cooperation includes joint production in Morocco to meet local demand, as well as expansion into African and European markets, according to what the Moroccan newspaper reported.

To achieve these goals, a new entity has been created, a joint venture called Tata Advanced Systems Maroc Construction, which will focus on the construction, development, production and integration of military vehicles in Morocco.



This new development represents an important step in Morocco's plans to become a regional center for the production of military vehicles, as well as the growing strategic partnership between Morocco and India in the defense sector.

The annual rate of Indian exports to Morocco has increased by 13.1% over the past 26 years. For its part, Morocco exported goods worth $2.1 billion to India, including products such as phosphoric acid, mineral fertilizers or mixed chemicals, and calcium phosphate.

 

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Morocco receives 172 additional Abrams tanks after 6 years of delay

 

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After the Apache, Morocco will soon obtain the F-15 EX fighter..

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French Airbus offers Morocco H225 Caracal heavy helicopters


After the return of diplomatic relations between Morocco and France and the latter’s recognition of the Moroccan status of the Sahara, Paris returned its weight to competing for tenders launched by Morocco to strengthen its military forces, such as the deal for H225 Caracal helicopters, advanced Rafale fighters, and 6*6 VAB MK 3 armored personnel carriers, which Morocco has inspected many times. With the possibility of partially manufacturing it in Morocco, in addition to the Scorpene-class submarine deal.



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It was reported that the French company Airbus recently submitted a new offer to Morocco that includes 12 H225 Caracal helicopters, and the contract may be signed during the upcoming visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Morocco before the end of 2024 if an agreement is reached between the two sides.

In 2021, the French newspaper La Tribune revealed Morocco’s negotiations with the French company Airbus Helicopters to supply 8 H225M CARACAL transport helicopters. But the negotiations were frozen due to tense relations between the two countries.

 

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Embraer confirms the receipt of the KC-390 military transport aircraft by the Moroccan army

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Morocco required it to be manufactured locally through the Embraer branch in Morocco

 

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French-German compete to supply two submarines for Morocco, and the Moroccan Navy will decide between "Scorpene" and "Dolphin"

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France presents the Scorpene stealth submarine, and also seeks to establish a partnership related to granting the concession of the management of the future shipbuilding workshop in Casablanca. The Moroccan Royal Navy has previously dealt with the "Naval Group" through the acquisition of the Fremm frigate.

For its part, Germany offers HDW Class Dolphin AIP submarine and HDW Class 209/1400mod submarine, and the latter features an innovative technology that depends on fuel cells.

 

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Negotiations between Morocco and the United States on new armament deals


February 27, 2025

The Royal Armed Forces announced that within the framework of joint military cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and the United States of America, the city of Marrakech hosted from 17 to 21 February 2025 the annual meeting to review the management of security and financial assistance (SAMR/FMR).

The meeting was attended by 28 representatives from the United States of America from various bodies concerned with military cooperation programs between the two countries, in addition to representatives of the National Defense Department, the General Command of the Royal Armed Forces, and the Royal Gendarmerie.

This meeting is an opportunity to review the financial situation of foreign military sales contracts (FMS) and the main programs that are in the preparation or implementation phase, as well as taking the necessary measures to improve the management of these programs.

This event also constituted an additional step towards strengthening military cooperation between Morocco and the United States, which reflects the excellent bilateral relations between the two countries.

 

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32 F-35 .. the number is excellent



Negotiations began on the possibility of Morocco to buy the F-35 in 2020

The potential contract covers 32 F-35A fighters for more than $ 17 billion
Which is a project and not only the deal, It means, there is a budget for fighters, airports, training, ammunition, maintenance ...etc



Morocco has Viper fighters, the latest models, with full weapons, along with its wide variety of drones..



For those who say that Morocco cannot bear the burden of the deal, there was the same talk about several weapons such as the Abrams, Himars, Apache and others, and certainly the F-35 is coming..

Some people talk about Morocco as if it was some weak African countries with respect to all, Morocco has become a regional, economic, commercial and political force in the region and has a stable political system and a strong economy and its companies are almost widespread in all fields, banks, insurance companies, communications, real estate and construction, fertilizer companies, car industry and aircraft parts, agriculture, and soon, military industry, and others In various countries and African regions and outside Africa as well, Morocco today is not the Morocco of yesterday..

A simple sample of the spread of Moroccan companies

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$17 billion is the total budget for operating the F-35 over a period of 45 years
It means the price of fighters, the price of training, the price of preparing the bases to receive the F-35, as well as the price of ammunition, training and maintenance..

For example, the price of the F-35s will be paid, preparing the bases and preparing the pilots and ground technicians, but the rest of the budget will be spent in the long term for spare parts, maintenance, ammunition and continuous training..

 

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The start of joint military training in its third edition between Pakistan and Morocco 2025 in Sherat

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The opening of the third joint bilateral military exercise between Pakistan and Morocco "2025" at the School of Operations in Sherat City. The exercise combines the SSG Special Services Group (SSG) of the Pakistani army and the special forces of the Moroccan army, to conduct a comprehensive joint training in the field of combating terrorism.

The Pakistani Moroccan military exercise aims to refine the tactical and operational capabilities through accurate training units, and to enhance compatibility and mutual understanding between the two friendly countries. It also reflects the growing defense cooperation and joint commitment to combating terrorism through joint efforts.

The participating forces expressed their great interest in learning from each other's experiences and enhancing their skills through this cooperative platform. The Pakistani -Moroccan military training constitutes a testimony on permanent military relations and highlights the spirit of cooperation and joint security goals.

 

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Kingdom of Morocco – FIM-92K Stinger Block I Missiles​

WASHINGTON, April 15, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Morocco of FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $825 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Kingdom of Morocco has requested to buy up to six hundred (600) FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles. The following non-MDE items will also be included: U.S. Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and technical support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $825 million.



https://media.defense.gov/2025/Apr/15/2003689483/-1/-1/1/PRESS RELEASE - MOROCCO 25-12 CN.PDF

 

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Morocco holds one of the largest exercises of the "African Lion 2025" with wide international participation​

16 May 2025

The main phase of the "African Lion 2025" maneuvers, one of the largest multinational on the continent..with the participation of 10,000 soldiers from more than 20 countries, was launched in the Kingdom of Morocco, in Africa, with a strategic partnership with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces.

This version is witnessing wide participation of military units from more than 20 countries, including the United States, France, Britain, Portugal, as well as a number of African countries, at a time when the exercise is witnessing an escalation of its size and the complexity of its operational scenarios compared to previous versions.



The exercises implemented on Moroccan lands include field exercises with live ammunition, joint air and air operations, in addition to a simulation of multiple scenarios aimed at enhancing coordination between the participating forces and raising their combat readiness to counter joint threats.

The "African Assad" organization comes in the context of the growing military cooperation between Rabat and Washington, and reflects the commitment of both sides to support regional security and stability, and to enhance the capabilities of African partners in facing complex security challenges.

 

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Cutlass Express 2024 maneuvers GIMR

 

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