Morocco Boosts Ground Forces with Elbit Systems’ 30 mm Turrets

The defense manufacturer officially announced this massive order from an “international customer” whose identity, kept confidential in the official statement, has been identified by industry experts as the Kingdom of Morocco. The contract covers the integration of UT30 MK2 turrets, intended to modernize the firepower of the Royal Armed Forces’ armored personnel carriers (APCs).

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This cutting-edge system integrates a 30 mm main cannon, a coaxial machine gun, and anti-tank missiles. Its modular structure allows for a configuration with or without a crew, providing increased tactical flexibility. According to Elbit, the system’s “low-profile” design increases offensive capability while preserving troop safety and the vehicles’ internal space.

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“These contracts reflect the customer’s confidence in our advanced ground technologies,” said Bezhalel Machlis, president and CEO of Elbit Systems. The executive highlighted the group’s ability to provide “high-performance operational solutions” to meet the modernization requirements of armed forces worldwide.