Morocco and France train together in “Marathon 25” air drills

The Royal Moroccan Air Force and the French Air and Space Force have begun a joint military exercise, Marathon 25, on Moroccan territory, according to Yabiladi.

The French military took to X on June 24th to clarify that the training aims “to enhance interoperability and mastery of aerial procedures and tactics.” Marathon 25 is described as an initiative conducted under the banner of cooperation, knowledge sharing, and operational synergy.

The program includes a live-fire campaign by Rafale B jets, in-flight refueling of Moroccan F-16s by the Phénix tanker, and coordinated training exercises centered on tactics, joint operations, and realistic combat scenarios.

Yabiladi