Single source procurement notice 2026-10-19
Morocco is considering the South Korean F/A-50 Golden Eagle light fighter to replace its aging Alphajet training aircraft fleet. The Royal Moroccan Air Force currently operates twenty-two Alphajets and twenty-five F-5 Tiger IIs, all nearing the end of service life. Italy's M346 Master remains a competing candidate.
Corroborated test 2026-10-06
The first F-16 Block 72 fighter, ordered by Morocco, completed its maiden flight seven years after Morocco became the variant's launch customer. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney engines. Lockheed Martin said the jet will now continue through flight testing ahead of first delivery.
Corroborated contract 2026-10-05
Oshkosh Defense has secured a follow-on direct commercial sale of 50 Heavy Equipment Transporter A1 tractor-trailer systems to Morocco through integrator Optimum Vehicle Logistics. The order follows an earlier Moroccan procurement of the same platform, used for moving main battle tanks and other heavy armour.