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The Kingdom of Morocco will acquire more than 600 FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles under a possible US$825 million foreign military sale.
The US Congress was notified of the possible sale, approved by the US State Department, by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on 15 April this year.
The possible sale includes the missiles as well as US government and contractor engineering, logistics and technical support services and other related elements of logistics and program support.
“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a major non-NATO ally that continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in North Africa,” a statement from the US DSCA said.
“The proposed sale will improve Morocco’s capability to meet current and future threats. Morocco intends to use these defence articles and services to modernise its armed forces and expand its existing army short-range air defence options.
“This will contribute to the Moroccan Army’s goals of updating capability and further enhancing interoperability with the US and other allies.
“Morocco will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
“There will be no adverse impact on US defence readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional US government or contractor representatives to the Kingdom of Morocco.”
The principal contractors are expected to be RTX Corporation and Lockheed Martin.
