Could hypersonic weapons become the next major capability Morocco needs to pursue?
Morocco and Hypersonic Warfare: Does the Kingdom Need to Enter the Mach 5+ Era?
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Elite but Unequipped? Inside Morocco’s Special Forces Arsenal
-Structure of Moroccan SF units- Morocco fields a wide range of elite and specialized units operating under different commands and agencies, each with distinct missions and capabilities. Below is an overview of some key formations: 1- DGST's GIR (Groupement d'Intervention Rapide) Operating under the Territorial Surveillance Directorate (DGST) , the GIR is a specialized intervention unit responsible for: CT (counter-terrorism) hostage rescue counter-intelligence signals intelligence SIGINT counter-narcotics 2- DGSN's BRI (Brigade Regional d'Intervention) / BCI (Brigade Centrale d'Intervention) These police tactical units specialize in: Neutralizing armed or dangerous criminals Fighting organized crime VIP protection and interventions during terrorist attacks Rapid and tactical arrest BRI is a fast-response tactical unit handling high-risk arrests and armed criminals, while the BCI manages larger-scale crises, coordinating mul...