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Morocco receives six more Apache AH-64E helicopters, bringing fleet to 19
The Royal Moroccan Air Force has now received 19 of the 24 US-made attack helicopters ordered under a contract worth nearly $1.3 billion. Washington and Rabat also plan to strengthen interoperability between their armed forces through joint military exercises.
Morocco’s 2027 budget: How defense spending breaks down
Morocco’s draft 2027 Finance Bill raises the ceiling for advance defense spending commitments to 190.5 billion dirhams, up from 157 billion in 2026. Personnel costs are set to rise by 5%, while funding for the special-purpose defense account remains broadly unchanged.
U.S. congressional delegation led by Mike Rogers discusses defense cooperation in Morocco
Talks with Abdeltif Loudyi covered military ties, the 2026-2036 military cooperation roadmap and prospects for cooperation in defense industry, cybersecurity and space.
Morocco’s defense industrial zones: Size, facilities and investment opportunities
Morocco’s Defense Industrial Zones Management Company (SGZID) is developing two industrial sites in Nouaceur and Sidi Yahya, covering a combined 675 hectares. More than ten clients have already entrusted the company with their projects. Established in July 2025 as a 50-50 joint venture between the Military Housing and Equipment Agency (ALEM) and MEDZ, a subsidiary of the CDG Group, SGZID is responsible for developing, servicing, marketing and managing the two zones.
Airbus expands military and industrial operations in Morocco
With the delivery of a C-295W transport aircraft, an order for 10 H225M helicopters and the integration of Spirit AeroSystems, the group is strengthening its ties with Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces and expanding its industrial footprint.
Marrakech Air Show 2026 sees five industrial agreements signed on second day
The partnerships are expected to create 950 direct jobs and expand Morocco’s capabilities in precision machining, aerospace wiring, surface treatment and defense industries.
Marrakech Air Show 2026: SGZID steps up development of Morocco’s defense industry
The defense industrial zones operator is signing around a dozen MoUs with Moroccan and international companies as it begins its first major institutional presence.
Israel makes first official appearance at Marrakech Air Show with Elbit, IAI and Rafael
Eight companies, including Elbit, IAI and Rafael, are showcasing drones, guided weapons and other military technology under an official Israeli delegation.
Moroccan army to receive turrets from Elbit Systems subsidiary MMI in early 2027
MMI is developing a counter-drone version, setting up a second ammunition plant and eyeing exports to a NATO country in Europe.
Abdellatif Loudiyi: Morocco wants to ‘move from importing defense capabilities to building its own’
Opening the eighth edition of the Marrakech Air Show on Wednesday, October 7, Minister Delegate in charge of the National Defense Administration Abdellatif Loudiyi traced the development of Morocco’s aerospace industry from basic assembly to manufacturing and advanced engineering. He described that transformation as the foundation for an emerging domestic defense industry, backed by a legal framework, dedicated industrial zones, investment incentives and partnerships with foreign investors. His remarks, in full.