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Morocco included in US F-16 radar upgrade program

The United States Department of Defense has announced a major radar modernization program for F-16 fighter jets, explicitly including Morocco among the partner nations. This initiative is part of broader strategic investments in aerospace, ballistic, and naval systems. According to Pentagon documents,......

Morocco launches major maintenance hub for F-16 and C-130 aircraft

Morocco has taken a significant step in strengthening its aerospace infrastructure with the start of construction on a new heavy maintenance hangar for F-16 and C-130 aircraft at Benslimane Airport. The initiative, led by Maintenance Aero Maroc (MAM), marks a new phase in the country’s ambition......

Morocco nears $600 million deal for Embraer KC-390 military aircraft

Morocco is close to securing a $600 million agreement with Brazilian aerospace company Embraer to acquire KC-390 Millennium military transport planes, marking a significant step in modernizing its air force. The deal, expected to include four to five aircraft, signals Morocco's intent to replace......

Morocco's $260 million Javelin missile purchase receives US approval

Morocco is poised to enhance its defense capabilities through the procurement of 612 Javelin missiles and 200 launch units from the United States, in a deal valued at approximately $260 million. This significant transaction, detailed in an official notice published in the US Federal Register on May 30,......

Morocco to Acquire 600 US-Made Stinger Missiles in $825 Million Deal

The Official Journal of the US Congress has confirmed a major defense transaction authorizing the sale of 600 FIM-92K Stinger Block I surface-to-air missiles to Morocco. This military agreement, approved by the United States government, is valued at approximately $825 million. The information was disclosed......

Morocco joins US program to manufacture F-16 fighter jets

Morocco is set to advance its defense capabilities significantly through a strategic partnership with the United States that will allow the North African country to produce F-16 fighter jet components. According to a document published in the US Federal Register on April 29, Morocco has officially joined......

US plans $100bn arms deal with Saudi Arabia ahead of Trump visit

The United States is preparing to finalize a significant arms deal with Saudi Arabia, valued at over $100 billion, according to a Reuters report citing six informed sources. This move comes in anticipation of former President Donald Trump's upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab......

$1 Billion US military offensive in Yemen struggles against Houthi resilience

Despite significant financial investment, recent reports indicate that the US military's offensive in Yemen has yielded minimal results, as the Houthi forces continue their defiance amid escalating regional tensions. Earlier this month, US media disclosed that nearly $1 billion had been spent in......

Morocco's military fleet modernization: Airbus, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin vie for contracts

Three global aerospace companies—Airbus, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin—are competing to supply the Royal Moroccan Air Force with new aircraft aimed at modernizing its military transport fleet. Airbus has put forth its A400 aircraft, renowned for their substantial size and long-range capabilities,......