Released on Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Morocco - F-16C/D Block 50/52 Aircraft
WASHINGTON, December 18, 2007 – The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a
possible Foreign Military Sale to Morocco of F-16C/D Block 50/52 aircraft as well as associated equipment and
services. The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $2.4 billion.
The Government of Morocco has requested a possible sale of:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE)
24 F-16C/D Block 50/52 aircraft with either the F100-PW-229 or
F110-GE-129 Increased Performance Engines (IPE) and APG-68(V)9 radars;
5 F100-PW-229 or F110-GE-129 IPE spare engines;
4 APG-68(V)9 spare radar sets;
30 AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing Systems (CMDS)
30 AN/ALR-56M Radar Warning Receivers (RWR)
60 LAU-129/A Launchers;
30 LAU-117 Launchers;
6 Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems;
4 AN/ARC-238 Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGAR)
radios with HAVE QUICK I/II;
24 Conformal Fuel Tanks (pairs);
4 Link-16 Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume
Terminals;
2 Link-16 Ground Stations;
4 Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Embedded GPS/ Inertial Navigation
Systems (INS); 12 AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER Targeting Pods or AN/AAQ-28 LITENING Targeting Pods 5 Tactical Air Reconnaissance Systems (TARS) or DB-110 Reconnaissance Pods
(RECCE);
4 AN/APX-113 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) Systems;
28 AN/ALQ-211 Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suites (AIDEWS);
or 28 AN/ALQ-187 Advanced Self-Protection Integrated Suites (ASPIS II);
or 28 AN/ALQ-178 Self Protection Electronic Warfare Suites (SPEWS) 1 Unit Level Trainer
Associated support equipment, software development/integration, tanker support, ferry services, CAD/PAD,
repair and return, modification kits, spares and repair parts, publications and technical documentation, personnel Northrop-Grumman Electronic Systems Baltimore, Maryland training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics support
services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $2.4 billion.
The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by
enhancing Morocco’s capacity to support U.S. efforts in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), as well as
supporting Morocco’s legitimate need for its own self-defense. Morocco is one of the most stable and pro-
Western of the Arab states, and the U.S. remains committed to a long-term relationship with Morocco. The
proposed sale will allow the Moroccan Air Force to modernize its aging fighter inventory, thereby enabling
Morocco to support both its own air defense needs and coalition operations. Morocco is a Major Non-NATO
ally. Delivery of this weapon system will greatly enhance Morocco’s interoperability with the U.S. and other
NATO nations, making it a more valuable partner in an increasingly important area of the world. The country
will have no difficulty absorbing this new capability into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this weapon system will not affect the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractors will be:
BAE Advanced Systems Greenlawn, New York Boeing Corporation Seattle, Washington; Boeing Integrated Defense Systems St Louis, Missouri (three locations) Long Beach, California San Diego, California; Raytheon Company Lexington, Massachusetts (two locations) Goleta, California; Raytheon Missile Systems Tucson, Arizona; Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Fort Worth, Texas; Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control Dallas, Texas; Northrop-Grumman Electro-Optical Systems Garland, Texas; Pratt & Whitney United Technology Company East Hartford, Connecticut; General Electric Aircraft Engines Cincinnati, Ohio; Goodrich ISR Systems Danbury, Connecticut; L3 Communications Arlington, Texas
There are no known offset agreements in connection with this proposed sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips to Morocco involving U.S. Government and
contractor representatives for technical reviews/support, program management, and training over a period of 15
years.
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; it does not mean that the sale has been concluded.
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Abbreviation
AIDEWS - Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare System
ASPIS - Advanced Self-Protection Integrated Suite
CMDS - Countermeasures Dispensing Systems
DSCA - Defense Security Cooperation Agency
FMS - Foreign Military Sale
GWOT - Global War on Terrorism
IFF - Identification Friend or Foe
INS - Inertial Navigation System
MDE - Major Defense Equipment
NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization
RWR - Radar Warning Receiver
SINCGARS - SINgle Channel Ground and Air Radio System
SPEWS - Self-Protection Electronic Warfare Suite
TARS - Tactical Air Reconnaissance System
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