Algeria topped the list of military spending in Africa in 2025, while Morocco ranked second. This scenario reflects the escalating military rivalry between the two countries, driven by their longstanding dispute over the Sahara issue.
The expansion of the Bir Anzarane airbase, located at the entrance to Dakhla, exemplifies the evolution of Morocco's military capabilities in the Sahara. This site is emerging as a strategic hub with regional implications.
In response to Iranian threats, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are strengthening their military cooperation with Morocco and Egypt. This strategic alliance includes the deployment of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces and the sharing of expertise in missile defense, highlighting Rabat's crucial role in regional stability.
Far more than a spectacle, Tbourida is a codified art where every movement, command, and formation draws from a deeply rooted military past. Saddle up as we explore Tbourida, from its battlefield origins to the codes, tactics, and schools that define it today.
Despite the noticeable improvement in relations between Morocco and Spain in recent years, a significant portion of Spaniards still view the kingdom as a military threat, second only to Russia.
Morocco and the United States have achieved a significant advancement in military collaboration, successfully conducting their first interoperability test of secure communications during the African Lion 2026 planning event. This milestone not only enhances Morocco's real-time data exchange capabilities with the integration of the Link-16 system but also strengthens strategic ties as a major non-NATO ally of the U.S.