Royal Moroccan Armed forces

[The SC]

 

[The SC]

The American company *Lockheed Martin* announced today, Monday *October 6, 2026* in the city of Marrakesh, the first official appearance of the first Moroccan fighter, the *F-16 Block 72*, by successfully completing the first experimental flight.

 

[The SC]

October 7, 2026: The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) signed a contract today, Wednesday, during the Marrakech Air Show 2026, with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to acquire South Korean FA-50 fighter jets.



The deal is part of the RAF's efforts to modernize its fleet and enhance its capabilities in advanced training and combat missions. The FA-50 combines the characteristics of an advanced trainer aircraft with the combat capabilities of a light multirole fighter.

The Korean fighters are expected to join the Moroccan military's air fleet alongside the F-16s, bolstering the RAF's capabilities and providing a modern platform for training and operational missions.

The FA-50 is based on the T-50 Golden Eagle advanced trainer platform and has a maximum speed of approximately Mach 1.5 and a maximum takeoff weight of about 12.3 tons. It can also carry a range of guided missiles and munitions, including AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and precision air-to-ground munitions. The signing of the contract during the Marrakech International Air Show represents a new step in expanding defense cooperation between Morocco and South Korea, with the entry of Korean defense industries into the Moroccan market through the FA-50 fighter jet program.

 

[The SC]

The news is confirmed: there are advanced negotiations to obtain David's Sling air defense system with a range of 300 km and an altitude of 70 km..



The deal was officially completed
David's Sling for Morocco
Waiting for the official announcement



The system is the best in its class with a dual radar and optical seeker, taking advantage of friendly radars, whether air or ground, and this is due to 3 WAY DATALINK

Missile Hit to kill speed Mach 7.5

 

[The SC]

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is to close a contract for the sale of "LORA" ballistic missiles to Morocco. It could reinforce the kingdom’s long-range precision attack capability, according to the Israeli newspaper Calcalist. The "LORA" missiles can reach targets at a distance of approximately 500 kilometres and can be launched from land platforms, warships or aircraft.

 

[Haz]

Man, what the hell is going on with Morocco's ruler? I get you want diplomatic backing and recognition for claims on Western Sahara, but why go balls deep and start funding their arms industry directly? How can you even trust their weapon systems will not be compromised with hidden backdoors and other exploits the Zios can use against your will if they choose to?

SMH

 

[The SC]

Man, what the hell is going on with Morocco's ruler? I get you want diplomatic backing and recognition for claims on Western Sahara, but why go balls deep and start funding their arms industry directly? How can you even trust their weapon systems will not be compromised with hidden backdoors and other exploits the Zios can use against your will if they choose to?

SMH

It is because of Algeria that Morocco is arming like this..it is looking for deterrence and equilibrium..

 

[Haz]

It is because of Algeria that Morocco is arming like this..it is looking for deterrence and equilibrium..

No one said don't arm yourself. But this is just embarrassing and completely avoidable, there are several other alternatives to choose from that are just as viable, and far less pathetic.

 

[The SC]

No one said don't arm yourself. But this is just embarrassing and completely avoidable, there are several other alternatives to choose from that are just as viable, and far less pathetic.

Like what?

Who's going to sell you American technology cheaper than the US?

 

[Haz]

Like what?

Who's going to sell you American technology cheaper than the US?

Except it isn't the US they are buying it from, that would've been far less humiliating and more understandable.