U.S. Raytheon to Supply Morocco with High-Tech Missiles

Moroccan military capabilities will be enhanced with 317 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder missiles to be supplied by the American defense company Raytheon, according to press reports. The contract awarded to Raytheon also includes 199 Block II captive air-training missiles to be used during military exercises. Sidewinder missiles are infrared-tracking weapons used for short-range air-to-air and […]

World Cup Draw: Morocco Pitched in Tough Group with Spain, Portugal, Iran

Morocco has been pitched in a difficult Group B with the last two European champions Spain and Portugal in addition to Iran during the World Cup 2018 draw in Moscow. “We have to face these two ogres (Spain and Portugal) and do everything to qualify for the last 16, even if it seems very difficult,” […]

After Turkey, Libya refuses to attend Paris conference because of Israel’s attendance

The interim government of Libya, National Unity Government (GNU), has said it will not attend the Nov. 12 Paris conference on the oil-rich North African country, should Israel be part of the summit, Libya Observer reports.     “The government is steadfast in its position and the position of all Libyans and is committed to […]