Anniversary of FAR Creation: King Mohammed VI calls for setting up of Royal Center for Defense Studies and Research

King Mohammed VI has instructed the Royal Armed Forces to create the Royal Center for Defense Studies and Research under the Royal College of Higher Military Education.

In an Order of the Day addressed to the Royal Armed Forces on the celebration of their 67th anniversary this May 14, 2023, the King, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of FAR, stressed that in addition to the development and scientific research programs launched in partnership with the Moroccan universities and institutes in order to adhere to the development dynamics that the national industry knows, the mission of the center will be to contribute to boosting Morocco’s approach in tackling challenges facing the defense and security system in its global dimensions as well as to create a space for analytical, civil, and military competencies.

The center is part of Morocco’s approach to strengthen the country’s military logistical and operational capabilities.

The ability to project into the future and the need to adapt to unforeseen developments and to perform multiple and varied tasks, under any circumstances and at any time, require continuous work to develop the planning and command system with the activation of a wide network of communication and information means in order to carry out the main missions, with discipline and professionalism, King Mohammed VI stated further, noting that the geostrategic changes that are taking place on the international scene require, in addition to constant vigilance and continuous adaptation, to adopt a rational approach, both qualitative and quantitative, in order to strengthen the defensive, operational and logistical capabilities of Moroccan Forces, as well as to acquire modern technical means in areas as sensitive as the management of operations and defense systems, surveillance and digitalization, which requires preparation and qualification of the human element to accompany the changes.

The King also underlined his determination to lay the foundations of fraternity, solidarity and peace, on the regional, continental and international levels, considered, he said, “as a main factor to strengthen the bilateral and multilateral military cooperation links” that have allowed to maintain solid structural relations with the different partners and friends. This has greatly contributed to strengthening Morocco’s defense system and to consolidating the capital of its Armed Forces, as a reliable partner in establishing security and disseminating the values of tolerance and peace, in accordance with the international conventions.

“In line with Our concern to consecrate and consolidate this approach, the Royal Armed Forces have continued to open up to their external environment, which is manifested through the intensification of partnerships with the armies of friendly countries, the Moroccan contingents’ active participation in peacekeeping operations, and the reinforcement of support to brotherly African countries in the field of training and education in Our military institutes and schools,” the King stated.

The King who commended the FAR’s constant perseverance and permanent mobilizationalso hailed the commendable efforts they deploy, with all their components, as well as with their counterparts of the National Security, the Auxiliary Forces, the Civil Protection and the Territorial Administrations, in the fields of the management of the emergencies, of the relief and of the social solidarity.

“The tasks you perform, the sincere will and self-denial you show in defending the homeland and its territorial integrity, in keeping with the oath of the Green March, are the reasons for our pride and our esteem towards you and towards the commendable missions entrusted to the members of the Royal armed Forces, all components combined, land, air, naval, and Royal Gendarmerie,” king Mohammed VI said.

On this 67th anniversary of the FAR creation, King Mohammed VI offered a luncheon that was chaired by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan.