The Royal Armed Forces of Morocco (FAR) are expanding their international military partnerships, particularly with the United States and France. This strategy aims to modernize Morocco's defense capabilities and strengthen strategic alliances.
Morocco has been a major non-NATO ally of the United States since 2004 and participates in numerous joint exercises, including the annual African Lion, the largest military exercise on the African continent. Cooperation with France, Morocco's former colonial power, remains robust, with regular training programs and defense agreements.
These partnerships reflect Morocco's broader foreign policy of diversifying its international relations while maintaining strong ties with Western powers. The FAR's engagement with global militaries enhances interoperability and addresses shared security challenges in the Sahel and Mediterranean regions.
