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Morocco Strengthens its Air Defense Capabilities with Korean Chiron Missiles & Launchers

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The Moroccan army has reinforced its air defense capabilities with the acquisition of 50 KP-SAM “Chiron” launchers and 101 missiles from South Korea, according to UN Register of Conventional Arms. The KP-SAM Chiron is a man-portable, shoulder-launched surface-to-air missile (MANPADS) designed to intercept low-flying aircraft, helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles. it features an advanced dual-channel […]
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Washington strengthens Morocco’s air defense capabilities with Stinger Missiles

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Morocco is set to strengthen its air defense deterrence capabilities with the upcoming acquisition of US-made 600 FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles. The deal, worth $825 million, was cleared by the State Department with the Defense Security Cooperation Agency saying that Lockheed Martin will serve as the principal contractors for the project. The new missiles […]