On June 1st, Morocco took a new step in the emergence of a domestic military industry. This development alarms Algeria, reflected in the launch of a disinformation campaign by an official media outlet aimed at discrediting Morocco's ambition, by claiming that Israel was going to set up a military base in the kingdom.
Morocco has ranked the same as last year in the Global Firepower Military Strength Index which compares the military might of 145 states. The Kingdom ranked 61st in the world, but remains far behind Algeria, currently ranked 26th.
Morocco has improved its ranking in the Global Firepower Military Strength Index which compares the military might of 138 states. The Kingdom thus gained 3 places this year, ranked 53rd in the world, but remains far behind Algeria, currently ranked 27th.