DR ‹ › The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have taken delivery of a second batch of AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, further advancing their ongoing military modernization efforts, according to a defense-focused media outlet. This procurement is part of a 2020 initiative with the United States to acquire a total of 24 aircraft. After the initial delivery of six helicopters in March 2025, this latest batch significantly enhances the operational capabilities of the Moroccan Air Force, particularly in providing close air support and executing precision strikes. The AH-64E is armed with cutting-edge weaponry, including a 30 mm cannon, Hellfire missiles, and Hydra rockets. It is also equipped with the Longbow radar, which allows for the detection and simultaneous tracking of multiple targets, even in challenging environments. These acquisitions bolster Morocco's standing among the most advanced air forces in North Africa, as noted by the same source. To recap, the kingdom officially received its first batch of six AH-64E Apaches in March 2025, during a ceremony attended by a prominent Moroccan-American delegation. Key figures at the event included Abdellatif Loudiyi, the Minister Delegate in charge of the National Defense Administration, and General Mohammed Berrid, the Inspector General of the FAR. General Michael Langley, then commander of AFRICOM, and Amy Cotrone, Chargé d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Rabat, formally handed over the aircraft.
