25 Viper fighter jets to Morocco for $ 3.7 billion and the upgrade of 23 Block 52 to V

[The SC]

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Morocco – F-16 Block 72 New Purchase

Transmittal No: 19-09

WASHINGTON, March 25, 2019 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Morocco of F-16C/D Block 72 aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $3.787 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on March 22, 2019.
The Government of Morocco has requested to buy twenty-five (25) F-16C/D Block 72 aircraft; twenty-nine (29) engines (Pratt & Whitney F100-229) (includes 4 spares); twenty-six (26) APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars (includes 1 spare); twenty-six (26) Modular Mission Computers (includes 1 spare); twenty-six (26) Link-16 Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems – JTRS (MIDS-JTRS) with TACAN and ESHI Terminals (includes 1 spare); twenty-six (26) LN260 Embedded Global Navigation Systems (EGI) (includes 1 spare); forty (40) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS) (includes 5 spares); twenty-six (26) Improved Programmable Display Generators (iPDG) (includes 1 spare); thirty (30) M61 Al Vulcan 20mm Guns (includes 5 spares); fifty (50) LAU-129 Multi-Purpose Launchers; forty (40) AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM); forty (40) AIM-120C-7 Guidance Sections; three (3) GBU-38/54 JDAM Tail Kits; fifty (50) MXU-650 Air Foil Group, GBU-49; fifty (50) MAU-210 Enhanced Computer Control Group (CCG), GBU-49,-50; thirty-six (36) FMU-139 D/B Fuzes; six (6) FMU-139 D/B (D-l) Inert Fuzes; two (2) GBU-39 (T-l) GTVs; sixty (60) GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB I); ten (10) MAU-169L/B Computer Control Group, GBU-10,-12,-16; ten (10) MXU-650C/B Air Foil Group, GBU-12; twelve (12) MK82 Bombs, Filled Inert; four (4) BLU-109 Practice Bombs; ten (10) MAU-169 CCG (D-2); and twenty-six (26) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Pods. Also included are twenty-six (26) AN/ALQ-213 EW Management Systems; twenty-six (26) Advanced Identification Friend/Foe; Secure Communications, Cryptographic Precision Navigation Equipment; one (1) Joint Mission Planning System; twenty-six (26) AN/ALQ-211 AIDEWS; six (6) DB-110 Advanced Reconnaissance Systems; communications equipment; spares and repair parts; support equipment; personnel training and training equipment; publications and technical documentation; support and test equipment, simulators; integration and test; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistical support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $3.787 billion.
This proposed sale will contribute to 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.
The proposed sale will contribute to Morocco's self-defense capabilities. The purchase will improve interoperability with the United States and other regional allies and enhance Morocco’s ability to undertake coalition operations, as it has done in the past in flying sorties against ISIS in Syria and Iraq. Morocco already operates an F‑16 fleet and will have no difficulty absorbing this aircraft and services into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be Lockheed Corporation, Bethesda, Maryland. The purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of 10 additional U.S. Government and approximately 75 contract representatives to Morocco.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded.
All questions regarding this proposed Foreign Military Sale should be directed to the State Department's Bureau of Political Military Affairs, Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, pm-cpa@state.gov.


https://www.dsca.mil/major-arms-sal...6oHEhz0BmVGswVGo0ZmQwtwwK2EH6RVzBpbs0OkE2C2lE

 

[The SC]

Upgrade of Morocco 23 Block 52 to the F‑16V configuration


Transmittal No: 19-10

WASHINGTON, March 25, 2019 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Morocco to upgrade its existing twenty-three F‑16 aircraft to the F‑16V configuration and related equipment for an estimated cost of $985.2 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale om March 22, 2019.
The Government of Morocco has requested to upgrade its existing twenty-three F‑16 aircraft to the F‑16V configuration. The requested buy includes twenty-six (26) APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radars (includes 3 spares), twenty-six (26) Modular Mission Computers (includes 3 spares), twenty-six (26) Link-16 Multifunctional Information Distribution System – JTRS (MIDS-JTRS) with TACAN and ESHI Terminals (includes 3 spares), twenty-six (26) LN260 Embedded Global Navigation Systems (EGI) (includes 3 spares), twenty-six (26) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems II (includes 3 spares), twenty-six (26) Improved Programmable Display Generators (iPDG) (includes 3 spares), fifty (50) LAU-129 Multi-Purpose Launchers; and twenty-six (26) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Pods. Also included are twenty-six (26) AN/ALQ‑213 EW Management Systems; twenty-six (26) Advanced Identification Friend/Foe; Joint Mission Planning System; twenty-six (26) AN/ALQ‑211 AIDEWS; six (6) DB-110 Advanced Reconnaissance Systems; secure communications, cryptographic precision navigation equipment; spares and repair parts; support equipment; personnel training and training equipment; publications and technical documentation; support and test equipment; simulators; integration and test; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistical support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $985.2 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to 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.
The proposed sale will contribute to Morocco's self-defense capabilities. The purchase will improve interoperability with the United States and enhance Morocco’s ability to undertake coalition operations, as it has done in the past in flying sorties against ISIS in Syria and Iraq. Morocco already operates an F‑16 fleet and will have no difficulty absorbing this aircraft and services into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be Lockheed Corporation, Bethesda, Maryland. The purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of 10 additional U.S. Government and approximately 75 contract representatives to Morocco.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded.
All questions regarding this proposed Foreign Military Sale should be directed to the State Department's Bureau of Political Military Affairs, Office of Congressional and Public Affairs


https://www.dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/morocco-f-16-block-52-upgrade-f-16v-configuration

 

[Khafee]

@Bilal Khan (Quwa) @messiach @Bilal Khan 777

Block 70 - GE engine -32,500lbf

Block 72 - PW engine -29,160lbf

am I right?

 

[LeGenD]

Looks like Morocco is taking its defenses seriously... Good decision.

 

[The SC]

@Bilal Khan (Quwa) @messiach @Bilal Khan 777

Block 70 - GE engine -32,500lbf

Block 72 - PW engine -29,160lbf

am I right?

Both - PW engine -29,160lbf

F100-PW-229 Enhanced Engine Package (EEP) turbofan engines.. came with the 24 F-16 Block-52+
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Moroccan_Air_Force
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Moroccan_Air_Force

Looks like Morocco is taking its defenses seriously... Good decision.

48 Block 70/72..that is some serious stuff..

 

[BHarwana]

what is the increase in weight?

 

[Ahmet Pasha]

They could have had twice amount of block 3 at a way lesser price tag.

 

[Trango Towers]

Looks like Morocco is taking its defenses seriously... Good decision.

I dont agree. Buying american is the worst decision. Look at our case in point

 

[Hassannn85]

In other words PAF F 16s are quite antiquated.

 

[LeGenD]

I dont agree. Buying american is the worst decision. Look at our case in point

Hmm.

Recall the role of F-16 aircraft in checkmating Soviet and/or Afghan air raids on Pakistani soil back in the 1980s?

Recall the role of US-made choppers in numerous COIN operations within Pakistan?

Recall the role of P3-C Orion aircraft in ensuring 'situational awareness' around Pakistani borders over the course of years? That Indians went as far as to dispatch its agents to destroy them within Pakistan? One of these helped Pakistan Navy to notice an Indian submarine near Pakistani waters not long ago.

Recall the surveillance capabilities of AN/TPS-77 radar systems in Pakistan's inventory?

I completely understand the need to diversify our investments in the matters of our defenses, but American hardware delivers when the situation calls for it.

We should concentrate on improving our foreign policy and geopolitical clout, and all will be well in the long-term. In the meantime, Turkey is a reasonable substitute for acquiring NATO-standard equipment (if not American).

They could have had twice amount of block 3 at a way lesser price tag.

F-16 Block 70 is a vastly superior bird in comparison, and enables inter-operatibility with NATO forces. Morocco has great relations with much of the WEST.

Pakistan can/shall pitch JF-17 Thunder Block III to Morocco separately though.

48 Block 70/72..that is some serious stuff..

Indeed.

F-16 Block 70/72 variants are incredibly impressive birds. Similarities with earlier Blocks are superficial to say the least.

 

[Keysersoze]

The number of sniper pods is quite telling in this order...

 

[The SC]

Hmm.

Recall the role of F-16 aircraft in checkmating Soviet and/or Afghan air raids on Pakistani soil back in the 1980s?

Recall the role of US-made choppers in numerous COIN operations within Pakistan?

Recall the role of P3-C Orion aircraft in ensuring 'situational awareness' around Pakistani borders over the course of years? That Indians went as far as to dispatch its agents to destroy them within Pakistan? One of these helped Pakistan Navy to notice an Indian submarine near Pakistani waters not long ago.

Recall the surveillance capabilities of AN/TPS-77 radar systems in Pakistan's inventory?

I completely understand the need to diversify our investments in the matters of our defenses, but American hardware delivers when the situation calls for it.

We should concentrate on improving our foreign policy and geopolitical clout, and all will be well in the long-term. In the meantime, Turkey is a reasonable substitute for acquiring NATO-standard equipment.


F-16 Block 70 is a vastly superior bird in comparison, and enables inter-operatibility with NATO forces. Morocco has great relations with much of the WEST.

Pakistan can pitch JF-17 Thunder Block III to Morocco separately though.


Indeed.

F-16 Block 70/72 variants are incredibly impressive birds. Similarities with earlier Blocks are superficial to say the least.

Lockheed Martin's 'New' F-16 Block 70 Fighting Falcon Has F-22 and F-35 DNA

 

[Philip the Arab]

Both - PW engine -29,160lbf

F100-PW-229 Enhanced Engine Package (EEP) turbofan engines.. came with the 24 F-16 Block-52+
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Moroccan_Air_Force


48 Block 70/72..that is some serious stuff..

Agreed that is a good number for Morocco. I'm waiting for Morocco to get a fifth gen fighter such as the F-35 but I wouldn't mind an FC-31, or J-20.

 

[The SC]

Agreed that is a good number for Morocco. I'm waiting for Morocco to get a fifth gen fighter such as the F-35 but I wouldn't mind an FC-31, or J-20.

They are mostly thinking of the F-15SA or Rafale.. for now..and the Apache is coming very soon.. But who knows.. F-35 would be good enough.. I think they should consider the JF-17 Block 3 to replace their 27 Mirage-F1 upgraded to 2000-5 and their 10 or so F-5 upgraded to Tiger II.. 40 JF-17 Blk III should do the trick..and if they can also afford the F-15SA or the Rafale..no one can blame them.. BTW Morocco has discovered substantial reserves of natural gas lately..and their military budget for 2019-2020 is around $10 billion..

 

[Philip the Arab]

They are mostly thinking of the F-15SA or Rafale.. for now..and the Apache is coming very soon.. But who knows.. F-35 would be good enough.. I think they should consider the JF-17 Block 3 to replace their 27 Mirage-F1 upgraded to 2000-5 and their 10 or so F-5 upgraded to Tiger II.. 40 JF-17 Blk III should do the trick..and if they can also afford the F-15SA or the Rafale..no one can blame them.. BTW Morocco has discovered substantial reserves of natural gas lately..and their military budget for 2019-2020 is around $10 billion..

Same for Jordan actually. I read an article that they have some reserves in Jordan but were futile in the 1980s because oil prices were low and only about 20 barrels a day could be extracted.


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