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Morocco military and defense cooperation expansion

Overview

Morocco has engaged in high-level diplomatic and military meetings to strengthen its strategic defense partnerships. In late September 2026, Moroccan defense officials met with a U.S. Congressional delegation led by Brian Mast to discuss military cooperation, including the ‘African Lion’ exercises and future collaboration in cybersecurity and space.

Following this, in early October 2026, the Chief of Staff of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces visited Rabat for the third Morocco-UAE Joint Military Committee meeting. This session focused on defense industry development, training, and expertise exchange, coinciding with the Marrakech Airshow 2026.

Entities

U.S. Congress · Mohammed VI · Mohamed Briath · United Arab Emirates Armed Forces · Royal Moroccan Armed Forces

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    UAE Chief of Staff visits Morocco for joint military committee meeting

    UAE Chief of Staff Issa Saif bin Aylan Al Mazrouei visited Morocco for the third Morocco-UAE Joint Military Committee meeting to enhance defense industry and strategic military cooperation.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Morocco hosts U.S. Congressional delegation to discuss defense cooperation

    Moroccan defense official Abdellatif Louidi met with a U.S. Congressional delegation led by Brian Mast to discuss strengthening military cooperation, defense industry, and cybersecurity.

Sources

alkuwaitnews.net · ar.hibapress.com · assabah.ma · assafir24.ma · cawalisse.com · maroc24.com · mcg24.com · oujdaregion.com