On March 3, 2025, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces confirmed that the country received its first six AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters as part of a defense procurement agreement with the United States. This initial delivery is part of a contract signed in 2019 for 36 AH-64Es, including 24 confirmed units and an option for 12 additional aircraft. The helicopters are being acquired through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, with deliveries scheduled to continue through 2024 and beyond. Morocco is the 17th country to operate the AH-64 Apache.
The procurement process reportedly began in 2010, with serious negotiations commencing in April 2018, followed by the U.S. State Department’s November 2019 approval of a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of up to 36 AH-64E helicopters and related equipment to Morocco, estimated at $4.25 billion. On June 25, 2020, Morocco signed a contract with Boeing Defense to acquire 24 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, with an option for 12 additional units, supplied through the FMS framework, which facilitates standardized capabilities and interoperability with allied forces. This order is part of a broader military modernization effort, including substantial acquisitions of U.S. military equipment.