Developments in armament and military industry in the Kingdom of Morocco

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The Moroccan "Super Leader" drone

Abdel Rahman Al-Issaoui, President and CEO of Issaoui Aircraft Company, presented the Moroccan Super Leader for military purposes.

Abdul Rahman Al-Issawi, the founding president and CEO of “Issawi Aircraft,” said during his presentation of the military aircraft bearing the name “Super Leader,” stating that it is “one of the next generation of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), which provides continuous intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance ( ISR)”.

“The Super Leader is a larger, heavier and more capable aircraft, designed to fly over the horizon and also in all types of weather and integrate safely into civilian airspace, enabling joint forces and civil authorities to provide real-time situational awareness anywhere,” Al-Issawi told Hespress.



He also presented a project for a civil aircraft designed to transport 5 people under the name Sunshine

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A small portion of Moroccan long/medium range offensive weapons​

 

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Officially, Morocco obtains Javelin FGM-148F missiles with 200 launchers

The Government of Morocco has requested to buy six hundred twelve (612) Javelin FGM-148F missiles (includes twelve (12) fly-to-buy missiles) and two hundred (200) Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units (LWCLUs). Also included are missile simulation rounds; Javelin support equipment; hand and measuring tools; books and publications; power plus distribution equipment; component parts and support equipment; life cycle support and other technical assistance; gunner training; ammunition officer’s training; System Integration and Checkout (SICO); maintenance training; Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM); and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated cost is $260 million.

https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/morocco-javelin-missiles



The new model, also known as FGM-148F, has an advanced multipurpose warhead that combines charges to defeat explosive-reactive armor, and it has a fragmenting steel case for striking unarmored and lightly armored targets.. Its new command launch unit boasts a reduction in weight and an improved target tracker



The new LWCLU is 30 percent smaller and 25 percent lighter. Overt Defense says it has a 50 percent increase in battery life, which is particularly useful with the Javelin, as the thermal imager is often used as a handy nighttime surveillance system. The defense site also says the LWCLU has an engagement range of 4,000 meters, or 2.48 miles, compared to the original CLU’s range of 2,500 meters, or 1.55 miles.

List of Moroccan ATGMs and antitank missiles:

● American Javelin missile.
● American TOW missile.
● Chinese HJ8 missile.
● Russian Kornet missile.
● Chinese HJ-9A missile.
● French Milan missile.
● The American AT4CS Apilas missile.
● The American M47 Dragon missile.
● Chinese Type 69 RPG launcher.
● Ukrainian Skif missile.
● Ukrainian Corsar missile.
● Isreali LR2 missile
● Israeli NLOS missile
● Russian METIS missile.
● Jordanian RPG 32 launcher.
● Indian nag namica missile.
● Chinese HJ12E missile.
● French Apilas missile.
● Russian Konkurs-M missile.
● French LARC F1 launcher.
● American M72 Law launcher.
● Russian SPG-9 gun.


The Javelin was in service with the Moroccan army.. Now they have the latest version..A third-generation missile with fire-and-forget and Top attack features..



The missile has high accuracy thanks to the IIR guidance used and the top attack feature to deliver a fatal blow to the tank by targeting the turret.

 

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Brazilian Embraer is looking to manufacture civil and military aircraft in Morocco



After ten years of showing its interest in the subcontracting of the Moroccan aerospace industry, the Brazilian company Embraer is again examining the possibilities of the national ecosystem through its sites in Portugal, where it has industrial units such as Embraer Metallicas and Embraer Composites in Évora, in addition to its subsidiary OGMA Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal.

This new interest demonstrates Embraer's commitment to strengthening its relations with Morocco in the aerospace industry, both in the civil and military sectors.

The Brazilian company Embraer seeks to strengthen its relations with Morocco by exploring cooperation opportunities in the civil and military aviation industries. This includes searching for local partners and developing joint projects that may contribute to strengthening industrial infrastructure and improving technological capabilities in Morocco.

The cooperation between Embraer and local companies in Morocco includes technology transfer. According to an article from the Financial Times, Morocco is an advanced industrial platform, attracts international investment, and manufactures parts for major companies such as Embraer. This indicates the existence of technical cooperation and exchange of knowledge and expertise in the field of the aviation industry, which enhances Morocco’s technological capabilities.

Military cooperation between Morocco and Brazil is witnessing remarkable development. In June 2019, the two countries signed a defense cooperation agreement that includes military training, joint military exercises, and defense information exchange. The agreement reflects Morocco's strategy to diversify its security partnerships globally and enhance its defense capabilities by purchasing advanced military equipment and developing its own defense industry.

In February 2023, the Brazilian Senate's Foreign Relations and National Defense Committee approved a draft decree for a defense cooperation agreement with Morocco, which aims to strengthen defense-related matters including research and development, logistical support, and access to defense products and services2. These steps support Morocco's ambitions to develop its defense industry and reduce its dependence on foreign weapons.

 

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Germany offers Morocco military cooperation




March 2024: Thomas Hechler, German Minister of Defence, delegated to Morocco today, Monday, March 4, 2024, where he met with Abdellatif Loudiy, Minister of National Defense delegated to the Prime Minister, and Mohamed Barid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the Southern Region. The aim of this visit is to relaunch military cooperation between the two countries, which became strained last year.

The two parties discussed topics of common interest, such as combating terrorism, illegal immigration, cross-border crime, and illicit trafficking.

The German Minister expressed his desire to relaunch bilateral cooperation by concluding a military cooperation agreement, which will be followed by specific agreements in the field of defense and protection of classified information.

He praised Morocco's role as an important factor for stability and peace in the region under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, and the royal initiative to transform Africa's Atlantic interface into a pole of economic integration and sustainable development.

Mr. Loudier took this opportunity to highlight Morocco's role as an important actor in achieving stability and peace under the leadership of His Majesty King, may God assist him, by adopting a multidimensional strategy to confront the threats of terrorism and illicit trafficking and ensure border security.

Mr. Loudie stressed that combating these scourges is a shared responsibility and will benefit from being supported by a collective and consistent effort at the bilateral and European Union levels.

Mr. Loudier also highlighted the royal initiative aimed at transforming the Atlantic coast of Africa into a pole of economic integration, and a space for peace, stability and common prosperity, including all countries of the Atlantic strip of the continent.

The royal initiative also aims to facilitate the access of landlocked coastal countries to the Atlantic Ocean, which would, according to the royal vision, enhance the economic and social development of these countries, as well as security and peace in our European region and the countries of the Atlantic strip of the continent.

At the end of this meeting, the two parties expressed their desire to further strengthen bilateral military cooperation based on mutual trust and respect, and to explore new opportunities for cooperation, especially in the field of training, cyber defense and the defense industry.

 

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The Kingdom of Morocco bought shares and made a deal with the then emerging technology company Bluebird in order to develop a suicide drone..The result was SpyX



The drone entered mass production after completing all field experiments in Morocco

The Kingdom of Morocco can market the drone to other Arab countries after achieving self-sufficiency..

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Bluebird was a small startup company, and Morocco was the one that raised its name after a 150-drone deal for WanderB/ThunderB surveillance and reconnaissance drones..
Then they manufactured the SpyX drone at a Moroccan request, that is, with purely Moroccan specifications.. and now Morocco will make it with the rest of the reconnaissance drones..

WanderB


ThunderB

 

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Moroccan AES products
(from Rabat University)

 

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The other surprise made in Morocco is the anti-drone/drone

 

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Brazilian Ambassador to Morocco: Embraer wants to settle in Morocco



13 April 2024

Embraer, the Brazilian manufacturer of civil and military aircraft, is reportedly interested in expanding its presence in Morocco.

According to the Brazilian ambassador to Morocco, the company held positive talks to strengthen its presence in the Kingdom, not only providing military aircraft, but also various military equipment. This reflects the strong relations between Brazil and Morocco and mutual interest in the fields of defense industry.

Embraer is known for manufacturing a variety of aircraft and systems, and its products include:

• C-390 Millennium aircraft: It has an airspeed and payload weight that exceeds that of any other military transport aircraft in its class, and its ability to operate on unpaved runways.



• A-29 Super Tucano: A training and light attack aircraft known for its efficiency and reliability.



• P600 AEW&C: Airborne early warning and control aircraft.



• Land-based radars and systems: providing defense and security solutions.



• eVTOL: A fully electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle, expected to be on the market in 2026.



Embraer's products are characterized by engineering excellence, technological mastery and industrial capabilities represented by aircraft, systems and solutions that achieve high levels of performance, reliability and longevity.

 

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Congress has been notified to pass a deal of 500 Humvee multi-role fast combat vehicles for the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces..





Morocco has been operating large numbers of more than 10,000 of these vehicles in various versions for years..

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The Moroccan high seas patrol frigate Floreal appeared for the first time with 8 anti-ship missile cells instead of 2 Exocet missile cells.



It is similar to the Blue Spear missiles from IAI, with a range of 300 km



Here previously with 2 cells for Exocet missiles



The Royal Navy began changing its naval armament from French to Israeli, and also includes the Barak naval system and Israeli offensive missile systems. Morocco no longer trusts France, which leaked the radar codes for its weapons on previous occasions, and no one guarantees that they will not repeat the act again..

 

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Some of the UAVs made in Morocco

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Dominator for ISR missions spotted in Morocco

 

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100% Made in Morocco
A promising local project.. Production will start at a rate of 100 drones annually

 

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The Skystriker suicide drone that can be launched from Moroccan PULS (multiple rocket launcher)

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