The 2025 Global Firepower report ranks Morocco as the 59th most powerful military in the world, with a Power Index score of 1.1273, up from 61st in 2024. Regionally, Morocco holds the 7th position in Africa, behind Egypt (14th globally), Algeria (26th), South Africa (33rd), Nigeria (36th), Ethiopia (49th), and Angola (55th).
Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (FAR) consist of approximately 200,000 active personnel, supported by 150,000 reservists and 50,000 paramilitaries. With over 15 million citizens eligible for military service, the Kingdom has a robust recruitment base.
The Moroccan Army boasts an arsenal of 903 tanks, 7,877 armored vehicles, 396 self-propelled artillery units, 153 towed artillery pieces, and 129 mobile rocket launchers, ensuring operational versatility across various terrains.
The FAR operates 260 aircraft, including 83 fighter jets, 2 refueling planes, and 78 helicopters, enabling effective airspace surveillance and power projection.
Morocco’s Royal Navy, equipped with six frigates, one corvette, and 105 patrol vessels, safeguards Morocco’s coasts and secures strategic maritime routes like the Strait of Gibraltar.
Morocco’s 2025 defense budget is nearly MAD 135 billion, marking a significant increase to support the acquisition of modern equipment and the development of a domestic defense industry in collaboration with international partners such as the U.S. and Israel.
The report highlights Morocco’s steady military advancement through sustained investment and modernization.