Boeing has initiated the production of the inaugural Apache AH-64E helicopter, marking the commencement of a 24-unit order designated for the Royal Moroccan Air Forces (FAR).
This significant development stems from a 2020 equipment agreement between the United States and Morocco, elevating the North African nation to the esteemed status of the 17th country deploying this cutting-edge combat helicopter.
Plans are currently underway at the Khouribga military base to facilitate the integration of Apache squadrons, scheduled to commence operations from late 2024 into early 2025. The anticipation is extended due to the sophisticated nature of these helicopters, accentuated by their advanced systems. Boeing highlights their prowess in "communications, navigation, sensors, and weapons systems," alongside an enhanced and modernized target designation structure providing comprehensive day, night, and all-weather targeting information, as well as night-vision navigation capabilities.
Described for its combat prowess and equipped with state-of-the-art military technologies, the Apache is known for its exemplary performance in the field.
Boeing emphasizes that the helicopter boasts an open systems architecture that encompasses the latest in communications, navigation, sensor, and weapon systems, signifying a substantial leap forward for both the Moroccan military and the burgeoning partnership between the Alawites and their increasingly integrated US counterparts.
This development signifies a pivotal advancement for the Royal Moroccan Air Force (FAR), particularly in a time of heightened regional instability. The ongoing tension with Algeria and the persistent attacks by the Polisario Front serve as a reminder to the Kingdom, which navigates through a tumultuous period while endeavoring to preserve its regional leadership—a position that the Algerians seek to challenge, without success at the moment.
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