Morocco has secured a place among the top three global recipients of US Excess Defense Articles (EDA), alongside Greece and Israel, according to a recent report by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO).
The ranking underscores Washington’s view of Rabat as a reliable and strategically important ally, deeply committed to military interoperability with American and allied forces.
The GAO report, submitted to congressional committees, reveals that the three countries account for 40% of the total authorized value of EDA offers between fiscal years 2020 and 2024.
For Morocco, this reflects a deliberate US strategy to strengthen the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and enhance joint operational capabilities. US officials in Rabat confirmed that every Moroccan request is assessed based on its contribution to interoperability goals.
Morocco is also among five nations subject to rigorous End-Use Monitoring (EUM) procedures, alongside Colombia, Greece, Israel, and the Philippines, a sign of trust in Rabat’s ability to manage sensitive equipment responsibly.
The EDA program allows the Pentagon to transfer surplus military assets to partner nations, reducing storage and disposal costs while reinforcing allied defense capabilities. Since 2019, global EDA deliveries have exceeded $900 million in value. For beneficiaries like Morocco, the program offers access to proven systems without the expense and delays of acquiring new equipment.
