
Morocco Set to Acquire Advanced F-35 Fighters in $17 Billion Deal
The Moroccan army could receive this year a first batch of the 32 F-35 fighters ordered from the United States for an amount of $17 billion.

The Moroccan army could receive this year a first batch of the 32 F-35 fighters ordered from the United States for an amount of $17 billion.

Contrary to the information published by some online media, Morocco has not acquired the Chinese combat drone TB-001, nicknamed the "Twin-Tailed Scorpion".

Morocco is considering quickly acquiring two submarines to strengthen its naval forces. While France, Germany and Russia are offering new submarines, Portugal and Greece are ready to cede used vessels to the kingdom.

In crisis with Morocco, Algeria is multiplying arms acquisitions produced in Russia and China. However, it seeks to avoid open conflict.

With a view to its acquisition by Morocco, an Embraer KC-390 Millennium aircraft, registered PT-ZNG, carried out a test flight in the kingdom last week under the supervision of representatives of the Moroccan air force.

The six initial Apache AH-64E helicopters delivered to Morocco on Wednesday were transported on Sunday to the Khouribga air base.

After America, the Indian manufacturing company specializing in the bogie, Metlonics, has chosen Morocco to establish itself in Africa.

The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) should receive this Monday the first six Apache AH-64E helicopters ordered from the United States.

Morocco has signed a contract with the Israeli company Elbit Systems, for the acquisition of its Israeli Atmos 2000 artillery, thus abandoning the French Caesar.

Morocco is showing strong interest in the stealthy F-35 fighter jet. During the IDEX 2025 international defense exhibition held in Abu Dhabi, the Delegate Minister in charge of the National Defense Administration, Abdellatif Loudiyi, exchanged with representatives of the American manufacturer Lockheed Martin.

In Morocco, the Royal Air Force (RAF) continues to modernize its drone fleet for greater effectiveness and efficiency in intelligence, surveillance and combat missions.

Morocco remains the largest customer of American military equipment in Africa and a solid partner in multilateral defense, according to the U.S. Department of State.