The U.S. State Department has greenlit a potential foreign military sale to Morocco, involving GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB-I) and associated equipment, with an estimated price tag of $86 million, equivalent to approximately 860 million dirhams. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) informed Congress of this prospective transaction on Saturday. Morocco's military has expressed interest in acquiring 500 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs I (SDBI) along with two GBU-39 (T-1)/B inert practice bombs equipped with fuzes. Additionally, the order includes non-major defense equipment such as GBU-39 tactical training rounds, containers, weapons system support, test equipment, spare parts, consumables, accessories, and repair and return support. The package also covers publications, technical data, personnel training and training equipment, warranties, transportation support, site surveys, as well as U.S. Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and technical support services. Boeing Corporation, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, has been designated as the prime contractor for this deal. This transaction aligns with U.S. foreign policy and national security goals by reinforcing the security of a significant non-NATO ally, recognized for its role in promoting political stability and economic progress in North Africa. The proposed military equipment is expected to bolster Morocco's capacity to address current and emerging threats, while enhancing joint operations and interoperability between the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and the Royal Moroccan Air Force (FRA). According to the U.S. Department of Defense and Security Cooperation, Morocco is fully equipped to integrate this new technology into its armed forces.
