Morocco Near French Subs

Negotiations between Morocco and French company Naval Group have reached an advanced stage over the acquisition of Scorpène-class attack submarines for the Royal Navy, according to a report by the French National Assembly. The deal includes industrial cooperation, including the transfer of expertise and the upgrading of maintenance facilities in Casablanca. The submarines are equipped for stealth, reconnaissance and engaging ships and submarines. They can reach speeds of around 20 knots, dive to depths of more than 300 metres, and carry Exocet missiles and naval mines. The project aims to strengthen deterrence and protect coastlines, installations, ports and maritime areas along two coastlines stretching more than 3,500 kilometres.

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