Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, in 2020 FMS (Foreign Military Sales) from the USA ordered within the scope of 24 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters's first 6 of them He received it on March 3, 2025. This delivery was made in Morocco AH-64 Apache making it the 17th country to use its helicopter.
Agreement and Delivery Process
Morocco, FMS approval from the US State Department in 2019 after receiving, on June 25, 2020 Boeing with 24+12 (optional) AH-64E Apache including helicopter and spare parts supply 4.25 billion dollars signed an agreement worth . This agreement consolidated the long-standing cooperation between Morocco and Boeing.
Jeff Shockey, Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing, Boeing Defense, in a statement following the agreement, “This is another step in our long partnership with the Kingdom of Morocco. The demand for Apache is increasing worldwide. We are proud to offer Morocco this best-in-class helicopter.” used expressions.
About the AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter
AH-64E Apache, From version A developed in 1984 It is considered one of the most advanced attack helicopters in the world, up to the current E version. 5 million flight hours The Apache helicopter, which performs these missions, draws attention with its effectiveness and technological equipment on the battlefield.
AH-64E version, includes significant improvements over its predecessors. These include:
- More powerful GE T700-GE-701D turboshaft engines
- Composite main rotor blades
- Improved rotor drive system
- Advanced avionics ranks.
These upgrades will allow the helicopter to compatible with future technological upgrades and enables easier integration with other military systems.
AH-64E Apache Version 6 (V6) Improvements
Version 6 (V6), optimized route and attack planning, improved Link 16 data connection ve Open Systems Interface integration It offers important innovations such as: This integration of the helicopter maximum interoperability and enables faster integration.
Boeing, AH-64E Apache helicopters It will serve until the 2060s and the production line is at least It will remain open until 2028 announced.
Strategic Step for Morocco
This delivery, Royal Moroccan Armed Forces It is considered a strategic step for the new helicopters. The new helicopters will strengthen Morocco's defense capacity in the region and increase the efficiency of military operations. In addition, Morocco's Defense cooperation with the United States will also be reinforced.
