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Morocco Collaborates with US Military to Enhance Cyber Defense Capabilities

Morocco Collaborates with US Military to Enhance Cyber Defense Capabilities

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ThreatCluster •October 4, 2026 at 06:06 UTC
  • •Morocco seeks U.S. military support to validate new cyber defense teams.
  • •Discussions included integrating cyber activities into the African Lion exercise.
  • •The Utah National Guard and Moroccan military have collaborated since 2003.

The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces engaged with the Utah National Guard to discuss enhancing cyber defense capabilities during a working group in Bedford, Massachusetts, from July 27-31, 2026. They explored the possibility of using U.S. military exercises, such as Cyber Shield and Wolverine, to validate new cyber protection teams being formed in Morocco. The discussions also included incorporating cyber activities into the African Lion exercise, which involves over 5,600 personnel from more than 40 nations. This collaboration aims to improve Morocco's readiness against digital threats, moving beyond classroom training to practical assessments. The U.S. Army confirmed that these discussions are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cyber interoperability between the two nations.

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2026-07-27
Cyber Security Working Group held
The Utah National Guard and Moroccan military specialists met to discuss cyber interoperability and training opportunities.
Army.Mil
2026-10-02
Moroccan military proposes cyber validation exercises
During discussions, Moroccan officials expressed interest in using U.S. exercises to assess their new cyber teams.
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What is the purpose of the working group?
The working group aims to enhance cyber interoperability and training between the U.S. and Moroccan military.
How will cyber activities be integrated into African Lion?
Moroccan representatives expressed a desire to include practical cyber activities in the exercise rather than just classroom training.
What exercises are being considered for cyber validation?
Exercises such as Cyber Shield and Wolverine are being discussed for validating Morocco's new cyber protection teams.