The Biden administration approved the potential sale of ground command and control systems and related equipment to Morocco for $141 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced.
The equipment will provide the kingdom with “deterrence capabilities” and “strengthen its self-defense,” the agency said.
“The State Department has made a decision approving a potential foreign military sale to the Moroccan government of land command and control and related equipment for an estimated cost of $ 141.1 million,” said the DSCA in a press release.
This proposed sale will support US foreign policy and national security by helping to improve the security of a major non-NATO ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in North Africa.
For Morocco, the equipment will improve its ability to address current and future threats by providing timely intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) services and acquiring targets for its security and defense.
According to the US agency, the equipment will provide Morocco with a deterrent to regional threats and strengthen its self-defense.
“Morocco has demonstrated its commitment to modernizing its military and will have no difficulty integrating these items into its armed forces,” DCSA said, asserting that the proposed sale will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The Moroccan government intends to purchase six joint tactical radio systems from the Multi-Functional Information Distribution System (MIDS-JTRS) as well as a range of other equipment, including communications, cryptography and precision navigation devices, the same source cited.
These include KIV-78 and KIV-77 cryptographic appliances, cryptographic devices and precision navigation equipment, software support, support equipment and spare and repair parts…
The United States selected General Atomic Aeronautical Systems Inc, Lockheed Martin Inc, Raytheon Inc and Leonardo SpA (Italy) as prime contractors for the agreement.
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