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Morocco is reportedly exploring the acquisition of up to 400 South Korean K2 Black Panther tanks and the Cheongung medium-range air defense system as strategic partnership between Seoul and Rabat is gaining momentum. According to experts, the potential deal would enable Moroccan army to diversify military weaponry and modernize its land and air defense capabilities. […]
Morocco entered 2026 with a major leap in military modernization, activating the Barak MX air and missile defense system, a move that underscores Rabat’s deepening strategic partnership with Israel and its ambition to build a potent deterrent in an increasingly volatile region. According to The Jerusalem Post and defense outlet Defense Post, the Barak MX […]
Morocco and Pakistan have agreed to strengthen their military cooperation, mainly in training, joint drills, cyber-security, defense industry and military health. The two countries also agreed on the exchange of experience & expertise and other fields of mutual interest under a MoU sealed Tuesday in Rabat during the visit Pakistan’s Defense minister Muhammad Asif Khawaja […]
Bahrain has reiterated its unwavering support for the Moroccan Sahara and the autonomy initiative offering a realistic, feasible and lasting solution to the five-decade Sahara regional conflict. The supportive stand was expressed by chairman of Bahrain’s Shura Council Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh during a meeting he held Tuesday in Manama with Speaker of the […]
Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif started Monday a three-day working visit to Morocco for talks focusing on bilateral military cooperation. According to press reports, Rabat and Islamabad are working on a cooperation agreement in military manufacturing, exchange of expertise and training between the armed forces of the two countries. Last April, Moroccan and Pakistani […]
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Thursday called for the immediate transition to the second phase of the US peace plan during a phone conversation with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, according to a foreign ministry statement. Abdelatty pressed for a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, the establishment of a technocratic committee to administer the […]
Singapore reactivated its diplomatic representation in Morocco after several years’ vacancy by appointing Chua Kee Lock as new non-resident ambassador to the Kingdom, marking significant diplomatic milestone in bilateral relations. The Foreign Affairs Ministry announced the January 6, 2026 appointment, ending representation vacancy at this strategic post. This decision occurs as Singapore intends strengthening diplomatic […]
Chinese tire manufacturer Guizhou Tyre has approved plans to build a new production facility in the Cité Mohammed VI, Tanger Tech industrial zone, confirming an investment close to 300 million dollars. The company’s board of directors validated the project on January 5, giving the green light for the construction of an intelligent tire plant with […]
The third meeting of the Israel-Morocco Joint Military Committee (JMC), held lately in Tel Aviv, was crowned with the signing of an action plan for 2026. The announcement was made by spokesperson of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The program included in-depth professional meetings and visits to Israeli Defense Forces units, defense industries, and other key […]
Jiangsu Yunyi Electric Company, a high-tech Chinese manufacturer specializing in automotive electronic components, has announced plans to invest $66 million in a production site in Tangier, Morocco’s automotive hub. In a press release, the Company says the Tangier plant will be an important overseas production base, leveraging local resources enhancing Jiangsu’s global competitiveness and medium- […]