Morocco launches into the race for submarines

Morocco, eager to strengthen its maritime power, is seriously considering the acquisition of its very first submarine. This project, repeatedly postponed, now seems essential for the Royal Navy, which already has an imposing fleet of 121 ships.

According to the magazine Young Africathis strategic acquisition aims to rebalance the balance of power in the Mediterranean against Algeria, which already has submarines. Nizar Derdabi, defense and security expert, believes that Morocco should acquire at least three submersibles to ensure a permanent presence at sea, regardless of maintenance or transit operations.