What Happened
Rabat Expands Defense Cooperation With Washington
Morocco has joined two US Army online procurement platforms designed to facilitate the acquisition of drones and counter-drone systems for allied countries. The move follows a signing ceremony at the 2026 Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, DC, where Morocco joined seven other countries in signing Statements of Intent to participate in the initiative. The development marks a significant expansion of Morocco’s defense cooperation with the US, as reported by Morocco World News.