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We have good relations with the West, as well as with India, Russia, and China. The Sahara file is very close to being completely closed, and Morocco has built a strong alliance with several partners. With the launch of the Moroccan defense industry and the upcoming 2030 World Cup, many vital...

Nasser Bourita FM: "There are those who are trying to drag the region into war, and we have recorded signs of escalation and a desire to move the conflict from escalation to military confrontation on the part of Algeria." The voice of Morocco is getting louder each day that passes. For more...

I thought it would be more wise to continue the discussion here, I don't know if I'm in the right thread. Please move it if I'm at the wrong place :LOL: Yes, I understood that the Stryker deal is seen as a pure political deal based on what I have read around on the internet. The reason why I...

It's a little bit early to make an assessment of the Whap 8x8 that will be produced in Morocco. Research and development will still be carried out, and we will see a lot of changes to the platform. The Whap of today, will not be the same as the Whap in 2026/18 months. Maybe the platform's...

One of many programs that are taking place, god willing more surprises will come. It's beautiful to see Indigenous products being displayed, and more pleasing to hear that it has a range of 1500 km! This is a small victory, the party has still not started!

Mentioned during the opening of the Marrakech air show Abdellatif Loudiyi, Minister Delegate in charge of the National Defense Administration, announces the Kingdom of Morocco's official entry into the era of military industries. -We want to replicate the successful experience of the...

As part of the development of its global maintenance network for the LEAP engine, Safran will invest 130 million € in Morocco. The new 25,000 m² workshop in Casablanca will have a maintenance capacity of 150 engines per year, creating 600 jobs. The LEAP engine powers most Airbus A320neo and...

Ameen. My condolences to the Turkish nation. Such sensetive facilities need to be treated with more cautiousness, and security.

ASSAN Group Defense General Manager Gürcan Okumuş: Starting from 2025, we will reach a production capacity of 360 thousand units of 155mm Howitzer Ammunition and 80 thousand units of MK Series General Purpose Bombs per year.

The defense budget for 2025 was revealed. Approximately close to 23 billion USD will be allocated for the fiscal year 2025. 15 billion will be allocated for the procurement of weapons, and development of the military industry. 8 billion USD will be allocated to wages and other expenses.

CH-47 is a beast in its own class, and there are no other platforms that can meet our needs. We will see an order for more CH-47 in the upcoming period. Hopefully, our Air Force will get the deals that have been in negotiations for such a long time. The same applies to the Navy. 5 years to go...

Welcome to the forum😊 Where did you get the news about the absence of Boeing at the Marrakech airshow? As far as I know, they will be present, even if it has not been announced on the official "Marrakech Air Show" twitter account. The Caracal helicopter, as well as submarines, will be on the...

I did not mean replacing it as platform to platform. What I meant is that it will add a new logistical capability by air, as well as replacing older units. Also added a quote☝️. We are in great need of strengthening our logistical fleet in the air. Hopefully, we will see at least 20-24 new...

We have been waiting patiently for such a long time. Hopefully, more major announcements will be made within the next 12 months leading up to summer 2025. We are in great need of both replacing our older C-130, as well as adding more transport aircraft to the Air Force fleet. The same applies to...

Give it 2 years ;)

The Tata Whap will be a new addition to our ground forces, and not meant to replace our M113. Our M113 is served for transport use, as well and some of them are converted to different mission profiles for use in the Sahara desert. It will replace the Ratel IFV, and "maybe" the VAB. The Whap will...

TATA Advanced Systems Maroc (TASM), has entered into a strategic partnership for the local production of the WhAP 8x8. Your wish was answered! What was expected, and was finalized has officially been published! This deal is a deal that falls naturally for Morocco due to the growing of ties...

Is there any chance that we will see a heavier turret on the Zaha vehicles?

India's defence body approves proposals worth $17 bln to buy military assets India's Defence Acquisition Council approved on Tuesday 10 proposals worth 1.45 trillion rupees ($17.3 billion) to buy military assets including combat vehicles, aircraft, and patrol vessels. The government said in a...

Expecting the Organization of Turkic States to have one defined foreign policy is too early to demand. There are common core values that can be agreed upon, but the relations need to be strengthened further between the Turkic states at the political, economic, and military levels.