Why Morocco is investing heavily in long-range fires

Why Morocco is investing heavily in long-range fires
Why Morocco is investing heavily in long-range fires

The US State Department recently approved roughly $750 million dollars in arms sales to Morocco, including HIMARS launchers, ATACMS missile systems and Joint Stand Off Weapons.

In North Africa, a fighter jet arms race, with Russia and the US on either side

In North Africa, a fighter jet arms race, with Russia and the US on either side
In North Africa, a fighter jet arms race, with Russia and the US on either side

Algeria and Morocco are eyeing advanced air fighter fleets – and each other.

Morocco moves to become maintenance hub for F-16s, C-130s

Morocco moves to become maintenance hub for F-16s, C-130s
Morocco moves to become maintenance hub for F-16s, C-130s

A new maintenance facility could begin doing work on regional C-130 fleets before the end of the year.

From Jordan to Japan: US invites 14 non-NATO nations to Ukraine defense summit

From Jordan to Japan: US invites 14 non-NATO nations to Ukraine defense summit
From Jordan to Japan: US invites 14 non-NATO nations to Ukraine defense summit

Over 40 nations were invited to attend, according to a list reviewed by Breaking Defense. For some, like Finland and Sweden, Ukraine’s fate is intertwined with their own, but for others from Africa, the US could be sending a signal all the way to Beijing.

Iran fears push Israel, Arab nations to once-‘unthinkable’ security partnerships

Iran fears push Israel, Arab nations to once-‘unthinkable’ security partnerships
Iran fears push Israel, Arab nations to once-‘unthinkable’ security partnerships

One such arrangement would include real-time intel sharing about Iranian drones, a source told Breaking Defense.

F-35 Sales To UAE: What Will Being A Major Security Partner Mean

F-35 Sales To UAE: What Will Being A Major Security Partner Mean
F-35 Sales To UAE: What Will Being A Major Security Partner Mean

U.S.-UAE relations witnessed big leaps under Trump. Will ties remain as strong under Biden and see F-35 deal executed?

Marines Peg ‘Bad Flying’ As Cause of April V-22 Crash in Morocco

An April 11 MV-22B Osprey crash in Morocco occurred because the pilot committed a fundamental flying error which investigators have found was rendered irreversible by a tailwind neither he nor a second pilot in the cockpit noticed, Breaking Defense has confirmed. The Defense Department announced June 29 that the Marine Corps had ruled out any…

V-22 Osprey Crashed After Dropping Troops At LZ; Mechanical Failure Unlikely

WASHINGTON: The V-22 Osprey that crashed during a military exercise in southern Morocco, killing two Marine crew chiefs, had just dropped troops off in a landing zone on a clear day and was flying away when the accident occurred, military sources tell Breaking Defense. Those circumstances might seem to suggest that the tiltrotor troop transport…