24 units, Hellfire missiles and 30 mm cannon: The behind-the-scenes of the giant armed contract between Morocco and t…

The new delivery covers six aircraft identified by serial numbers 2407 to 2412. This phase follows an initial batch of six machines received in March 2025 during a high-level ceremony. This meeting had brought together Abdellatif Loudiyi, the Delegate Minister in charge of Defense, General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the FAR, as well as General Michael Langley, Commander of AFRICOM.

On Bladi.net: A discreet military contract strengthens Morocco’s ground capabilities

This delivery stems from a contract signed in June 2020 with the Pentagon for the total acquisition of 24 units of the AH-64E model. According to Defense Arabia, this capacity reinforcement illustrates Morocco’s commitment to modernizing its weapon systems at all operational levels. The Royal Armed Forces intend to consolidate their regional technological superiority thanks to these advanced American technologies.

On Bladi.net: The Moroccan army will receive its Apache helicopters

The Apache Guardian is distinguished by its massive firepower combined with sophisticated electronic systems. The aircraft has a 30 mm automatic cannon under its nose to engage ground targets with high precision. Its offensive arsenal is complemented by AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, capable of destroying armored vehicles or fortifications within a radius of eight kilometers.