500 bombs and 30 missiles: Morocco strengthens its F-16s in the face of threats

Morocco will acquire new small diameter bombs and AIM-120 missiles for its F-16s in order to strengthen its military arsenal.

Morocco continues its arms race against Algeria. According to the specialist portal defense canvasThe US State Department approved on December 20 the sale to Morocco of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles and GBU-39B small-diameter bombs from the United States for $175 million. The relevant notifications have already been sent to Congress. In detail, Morocco requested the purchase of 500 Boeing GBU-39B I (SDB-I) small diameter bombs and two GBU-39 (T-1)/B inert training bombs, as well as ammunition training, spares and support, at a total estimated cost of $86 million” and the purchase of 30 of the company’s advanced medium-range AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles RTX Corporation, as well as an AIM-120C-8 guidance section and telemetry kits, spare parts and other equipment for a total cost of $88.37 million.