Morocco increases military presence near Spanish territories

Morocco is significantly increasing its military presence and strategic capabilities in its northern regions near the Spanish territories of Ceuta and Melilla. Reports indicate the deployment of advanced technology, including radars, anti-aircraft systems, artillery, drones, and long-range missiles.

A key development is the construction of a new military base on Mount Gourougou, which overlooks Melilla. This facility is expected to house drone systems and missile installations. These movements, characterized by some observers as a strategic escalation rather than mere modernization, could alter the regional military balance, as some deployed weaponry may have the range to reach Spanish territory.

The intensification of Moroccan military capabilities is linked to close cooperation with the United States, which provides training and modernization support. This relationship has raised concerns regarding the shifting security dynamics in the Strait of Gibraltar and the proximity to Spanish borders.