Benin on Thursday received a surveillance aircraft from the European Union to bolster its fight against jihadist groups in the north of the country. The Cessna Caravan C208B aircraft will serve as part of Operation Mirador, which the Benin military is conducting “to counter attacks by armed terrorist groups and in so doing respond to […]
Morocco; Air Force operates Chinese TB-001 attack drone.
Morocco has acquired the Chinese-made TB-001 reconnaissance and attack drone, also known as the “Twin-Tailed Scorpion.” This advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is set to enhance Morocco’s air capabilities, particularly in the context of border surveillance and precision strikes, while contributing to the country’s ongoing military modernization efforts. The TB-001 acquisition is a strategic move […]
Morocco; Air Force confirms delivery of first AH-64E Apache attack helicopters
On March 3, 2025, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces confirmed that the country received its first six AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters as part of a defense procurement agreement with the United States. This initial delivery is part of a contract signed in 2019 for 36 AH-64Es, including 24 confirmed units and an option for […]
Ghana; EU gifts €50-Million Security Package
The European Union on Wednesday handed over a 50-million-euro ($52-million) military package intended to bolster Ghanaian security forces, as West Africa faces mounting threats from armed groups and jihadists. The security situation in the region has deteriorated in recent years, with violent extremist groups linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group threatening to expand […]
Algeria; Air Force to become first export client of the Su-57 stealth fighter
Algeria becomes the first international buyer of the Russian fifth-generation Su-57 fighter, which it will start receiving this year While there is speculation about Morocco’s acquisition of fifth-generation F-35 aircraft from the United States, its main adversary, Algeria, has confirmed the purchase of Su-57 fighters from Russia. This is the first export of this model, […]
Morocco; Army cancels French Caesars order, opts for Israeli Atmos
The next self-propelled artillery system to be acquired by Morocco will be Israeli, and not French as expected. The Israeli firm Elbit Systems has won the contract for 36 pieces of this type of weaponry for the Royal Moroccan Army, with its Atmos 2000 model mounted on trucks from the Czech firm Tatra. Rabat ordered […]
Egypt; US approves sale of long-range air defense radar
The US State Department has approved a $304-million sale of AN/TPS-78 long-range radar to Egypt. Cairo requested an unspecified number of the Northrop Grumman radars from the US, in addition to related equipment such as KIV-78 cryptographic devices, GPS devices with selective availability anti-spoofing modules, as well as spare and repair parts. “The proposed sale […]
Equatorial Guinea; MNS orders Egyptian Kadr-1/2 4×4 security vehicles
As reported by El-Watan on January 11, 2025, Egypt’s Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI), through its Kader Factory for Advanced Industries, has finalized a contract with the Ministry of National Security in Equatorial Guinea for the export of two types of Egyptian-manufactured vehicles. This agreement involves the delivery of an unspecified number of Kader-1 riot […]
Morocco; Air Force awaits delivery of 30 surplus Mirage 2000-9E from UAE
On January 8, 2025, LeDesk reported that discussions are progressing on a possible transfer of 30 Mirage 2000-9E fighter jets from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Morocco, contingent upon France’s agreement. According to Emirati sources, Abu Dhabi could cede half of its Mirage 2000-9E fleet to the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) once the […]
Zambia; Air Force orders Bell-412 EP helicopter from US
The U.S. State Department approved a foreign military sale to Zambia of military helicopters and related logistics support for an estimated cost of $100 million, the Pentagon said in a statement on Monday. The principal contractor will be Bell Textron, located in Fort Worth, Texas, according to the Pentagon. “The State Department has made a […]