Morocco strengthens military power while advancing Western Sahara autonomy plan

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Morocco is significantly increasing its defense spending and consolidating its military power. This comes as the UN seriously considers Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara. The 2026 finance bill allocates a historic increase to national defense, aiming to develop a local defense industry. This move raises concerns among neighboring countries, particularly Algeria and Spain. Morocco's military buildup includes strengthening cooperation and arms imports with Israel and the United States, positioning itself as a regional military technology hub.


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