Morocco Defense Industry

[Gessler]

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 automotive industry in the Moroccan defense industries"

- International competition for defense industry projects in Morocco ( Referring to the two industrial zones)

- The Kingdom worked to transfer military manufacturing technology to local actors in Morocco

- Aiming to manufacture all its own ammunition needs.

- Plans to manufacture military aircraft in the Kingdom of Morocco.







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Lots of pics of the WhAP configuration for Morocco in the thread:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1851667232373514407

 

[Latebra Factum]

Moroccan border security system developed by Falcoz Maroc

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[Latebra Factum]

Anti Radiation loitering munition developed by Moroccan Aerodrive and UM6P university

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[Latebra Factum]

According to sources in MAS , a moroccan firm successfully developed a 1500km-class suicide drone with a 40kg warhead , this is the official image of the drone , awaiting further details

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[Latebra Factum]

According to sources in MAS , a moroccan firm successfully developed a 1500km-class suicide drone with a 40kg warhead , this is the official image of the drone , awaiting further details

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Officially

 

[Knowledgeseeker]

Officially

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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!

 

[DesertWarlord]

We are truly entering a new era in the military industry.

Regarding the recent agreement on military cooperation with the Czech Republic, it would be very interesting to see a deal for the local production of ammunition, firearms, or other military equipment under their license. They have a diverse range of impressive products.

 

[DesertWarlord]

SOURCE: [DEFENSE ATLAS] "We were very pleased to talk to one of the officials of Tata Advanced System during the Marrakech International Air Show, who confirmed to us that the number of WhaP 8x8 armored vehicles that will be manufactured for the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces exceeds 150 and reaches 400 armored vehicles manufactured in Morocco of various types.
The source confirmed to us that the amphibious capabilities were removed from the Moroccan version to increase its operational range, and the troop transport compartment was modified and expanded in a better way compared to previous versions. As for the armament, the source confirmed to us that it will be provided with armament from companies other than TATA, and according to the exclusive photos that we received below, the armament will include:
- 30mm combat turret
- 12.7mm remotely controlled machine gun
- 105mm tank hunter gun
- Anti-tank and anti-tank missiles
- Electronic warfare and jamming systems "

 

[Nilgiri]

SOURCE: [DEFENSE ATLAS] "We were very pleased to talk to one of the officials of Tata Advanced System during the Marrakech International Air Show, who confirmed to us that the number of WhaP 8x8 armored vehicles that will be manufactured for the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces exceeds 150 and reaches 400 armored vehicles manufactured in Morocco of various types.
The source confirmed to us that the amphibious capabilities were removed from the Moroccan version to increase its operational range, and the troop transport compartment was modified and expanded in a better way compared to previous versions. As for the armament, the source confirmed to us that it will be provided with armament from companies other than TATA, and according to the exclusive photos that we received below, the armament will include:
- 30mm combat turret
- 12.7mm remotely controlled machine gun
- 105mm tank hunter gun
- Anti-tank and anti-tank missiles
- Electronic warfare and jamming systems "
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105mm gun. Very interesting. Great to see modular customisation available on the platform.

 

[Gessler]

SOURCE: [DEFENSE ATLAS] "We were very pleased to talk to one of the officials of Tata Advanced System during the Marrakech International Air Show, who confirmed to us that the number of WhaP 8x8 armored vehicles that will be manufactured for the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces exceeds 150 and reaches 400 armored vehicles manufactured in Morocco of various types.
The source confirmed to us that the amphibious capabilities were removed from the Moroccan version to increase its operational range, and the troop transport compartment was modified and expanded in a better way compared to previous versions. As for the armament, the source confirmed to us that it will be provided with armament from companies other than TATA, and according to the exclusive photos that we received below, the armament will include:
- 30mm combat turret
- 12.7mm remotely controlled machine gun
- 105mm tank hunter gun
- Anti-tank and anti-tank missiles
- Electronic warfare and jamming systems "
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Seems a lot of older vehicles will be replaced by a new, common platform that will do multiple roles.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1852713743035052229

 

[Knowledgeseeker]

105mm gun. Very interesting. Great to see modular customisation available on the platform.

Seems a lot of older vehicles will be replaced by a new, common platform that will do multiple roles.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1852713743035052229

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 development can serve as a breaking point and a strong card for TATA, and DRDO when it comes to offering the platform to the Indian ground forces over the Stryker deal..

The Whap 8X8 hull is excellently priced, and it will be modified according to what the Moroccan leadership sees fit, so I hope we will order more than 400.

 

[Latebra Factum]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1853049164818522293

 

[Zapper]

Maybe the platform's development can serve as a breaking point and a strong card for TATA, and DRDO when it comes to offering the platform to the Indian ground forces over the Stryker deal..

Indian army's reasoning for considering the Stryker is purely political. Like all Foreign procurements, this is a product of Modi's defense diplomacy.. [practiced by governments before Modi as well].. where in India buys defense equipment for certain geopolitical favors in return

But the ongoing tussle with Canada might put the Stryker deal on hold due to Trudeau's tantrums (which is a welcome sign of course) and will pave the way for procurement of WhAP in large numbers

 

[DesertWarlord]

Ryad Mezzour, Morocco's Minister of Industry and Trade, recently met with Haluk Bayraktar, CEO of BaykarTech, to discuss potential collaboration. This meeting could hold promise for significant advancements in Morocco's defense industry.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1853498883348803914

 

[Knowledgeseeker]

The Government Council approves a new decree on tax exemption for the defense and security industry​

The decree aims to support the defense and security sector in Morocco by including the defense equipment and supplies industry, in addition to weapons and ammunition, among the industrial activities that benefit from the temporary corporate tax exemption.

https://snrtnews.com/article/106553

 

[Knowledgeseeker]

Defense industrial agreement between Romania, and the Kingdom of Morocco


The agreement between the Government of Romania and the Kingdom of Morocco regarding cooperation in the military and technical field, signed in Rabat on February 27, 2024, was ratified 13 november.


Military and technical cooperation covers all activities and services related to equipment, training and logistical support. Mainly the defense industry, and joint projects.

 

[Knowledgeseeker]

Morocco invests in the field of ballistic steel production for its defense industry



The Moroccan state will support the company Maghreb Steel in developing two solutions:

- development of thin-walled steel made of self-weathering microalloys.

- Development of Weldable ballistic steel



Maghreb Steel is also investing in its Research&Development laboratory together with the UMP6 University where the development of armor steel is taking place. Maghreb Steel is aiming to become a hull producer of armored vehicles and is working on everything from materials for defense to steel for defense. We can presume that Maghreb steel is ready today to produce hulls for armored vehicles, but on which scale remains the big question. That is why Morocco is investing heavily in RD to meet the needs of the Moroccan defense industry.

https://ledesk.ma/encontinu/soutenue-par-le-fsi-maghreb-steel-developpera-quatre-nouveaux-types-daciers-made-in-morocco/

@Nilgiri