Moroccan Army has confirmed its plan to acquire French-made surface to air defense systems Mistral and VL Mica from MBDA, 155mm self-propelled howitzers CAESAR from Nexter, and 6×6 armored vehicles VAB Mk 3 manufactured by the French company ARQUUS.
The VAB Mk 3 is the latest development of wheeled armored vehicles in the family of VAB designed and manufactured by ARQUUS formerly Renault Trucks Defense. The VAB Mk 3 was unveiled in June 2012 during the international defense exhibition that was held in Paris, France.
The VAB Mk 3 is not a simple upgrade of the previous VAB, but it is a new vehicle design that is fully adapted to new threats on the battlefield such as IEDs and mine blast. It has more firepower, mobility, and protection.
Morocco; Army confirms Arquus VAB Mk 3 6×6 buy from France