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Archaeologists at the Oued Beht Archaeological Project in Morocco’s Khemisset Province have discovered a 3,500- to 4,000-year-old ditch-and-rampart fortification that is the oldest known defensive structure in North Africa outside the Nile Valley. This extraordinary archaeological finding has been confirmed by a study published by American “Discover Magazine” in its latest issue. Oued Beht is […]
Lockheed Martin announced that the first F-16 Block 72 fighter jet destined for the Royal Moroccan Air Force has successfully completed its inaugural flight, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s ongoing airpower modernization program. The aircraft is now progressing through flight testing ahead of its eventual delivery. The F-16 Block 72 represents the newest […]
US Oshkosh Defense company has announced it received an order from Royal Moroccan armed forces for 50 Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) A1 tractors and 50 MN573 heavy-duty trailers designed and manufactured in partnership with Broshuis B.V. The order also includes associated parts, services, and training, advancing Morocco’s investment in strategic heavy-equipment transport capabilities. The first […]
U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces hosted in Agadir the initial planning event for African Lion 2027, the largest multinational military exercise on the African continent. African Lion 2027 is designed to strengthen interoperability, improve readiness and enhance capacity for combined and joint operations in support of […]
U.S. Defense company Lockheed Martin has confirmed its participation in the Marrakech Airshow 2026, Oct. 7–10 to showcase its advanced defense technologies and engage with Moroccan companies on opportunities to participate in future defense programs. Ahead of the show, the company will host an Industry Day on Tuesday, Oct. 6, with the participation of Morocco’s […]
The Polisario has been hit with a harsh reality check by U.S. Permanent Representative to UN Mike Waltz who told the Algeria-backed separatist group that the 50-year-old Sahara conflict cannot continue for another decade and that “the basis for a solution is on the table.” In a tweet posted Wednesday on his X account after […]
Morocco actively encourages and facilitates foreign investment, particularly in export sectors such as manufacturing, and is implementing strategies aimed at boosting employment and attracting foreign investment, says a 2026 report issued by U.S. Department on investment climate in the Kingdom. There are huge investment opportunities offered in several industrial sectors including automotive, aeronautics, textiles, energy, […]
Libya’s Interior Minister, Emad Mustafa Al-Trabelsi, met US presidential adviser Massad Boulos in Washington on September 29, 2026, to discuss security cooperation and irregular migration. According to Libya’s Interior Ministry, the talks focused on strengthening coordination between the two countries’ security institutions, developing capabilities and exchanging expertise. Al-Trabelsi, who serves in the Government of National […]
The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces and the Utah National Guard have conducted lately a joint training on small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) in Agadir as drones continue to shape modern military operations. The training brought together U.S. military organizations, including the Combined Arms Training Center, 7th Army Training Command, from U.S. Army Garrison Vilseck, Germany, […]
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau affirmed, on Friday in New York, the United States’ commitment to the development of the Sahara region under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Morocco. “We reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between our two countries, as well as our shared vision for the development of the Sahara region and […]