The 2nd set of the most advanced attack Apache helicopters has been delivered to the Royal Moroccan Air Force, strengthening further the Kingdom’s air offensive capabilities, according to Defense Arabia news platform.
Morocco had received six AH-64E Apaches Guardian attack helicopters in March 2025 part of 36 purchased for $4.25 billion. This twin-engine army attack helicopter is used by Egypt, Greece, Israel, the Netherlands, Japan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the UK.
The AH-64E Apache Guardian is the most lethal and “battle-tested” variant of the Boeing Apache attack helicopter, serving as the U.S. Army’s primary attack helicopter.
This aircraft is armed with a 30mm M230 chain gun mounted beneath its nose, capable of engaging ground targets with high-explosive ammunition at short-to-medium ranges with high precision. Its primary anti-armor weapon is the AGM-114 Hellfire laser-guided missile, with a range of approximately eight km, enabling standoff engagements against tanks and fortified positions from beyond the reach of most ground-based air defense systems.
AH-64E Apache Guardian is equipped with the AN/APG-78 Longbow fire control radar, capable of tracking 128 targets simultaneously and prioritizing the top 16. Its advanced radar is a millimetre-wave system capable of detecting, classifying, and tracking ground and aerial targets at extended ranges in adverse weather conditions and complex terrain.
This radar enables simultaneous tracking of multiple targets and real-time cueing of Hellfire missiles with exceptional precision, conferring a clear tactical advantage in modern, high-intensity combat environments.
The fusion of the Longbow radar with the aircraft’s electro-optical and electronic sensor suite enables coordinated mission planning and real-time communication with ground and air units, transforming the Apache Guardian into a fully integrated multi-role strike and reconnaissance platform capable of sustained operations around the clock and under severely limited visibility conditions.
