Things are becoming clearer for the reception by Morocco of the first batch of 24 “Apache AH-64 E” helicopters, intended for the Royal Moroccan Air Forces, which it had ordered from the American manufacturer Boeing.
The Boeing Mesa factory based in Arizona, USA, has started production of the first of 24 Apache helicopters – one of the most advanced versions of the popular Apache combat helicopter series – for the Royal Forces Moroccan air, reports Le360 citing “Far Morocco”. Enough to reassure Morocco which expects to soon receive a first batch of these planes. Work is underway to prepare the Khouribga military base to welcome the Apache squadrons from the end of next year and the beginning of 2025.
In June 2020, a contract for the purchase of 24 Apache AH-64 helicopters was concluded between the American aircraft manufacturer Boeing and the Royal Armed Forces as part of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process program of the American government dedicated to the sale of defense products and military equipment abroad. This agreement also opens the possibility of increasing the number of devices covered by the transaction up to 36, specifying the “FAR-Maroc” forum.
“The acquisition of these advanced aircraft offers a significant strategic asset to Morocco, thus strengthening its defense capabilities for years to come,” said Christina Upah, vice president of attack helicopter programs and senior director of the site. Boeing Mesa. Designed for versatile missions and offering enhanced capabilities, the Apache AH-64E helicopter is a model equipped with the latest communications, navigation, sensors, and weapons systems. The device is also equipped with a modernized device for navigation, objective designation, and target tracking by day, by night, and independently of climatic conditions.
