Morocco set to acquire Boeing anti-ship, cruise missiles for F-16 fighter jets

According to a report by Spanish newspaper La Razón, the Morocco is set to acquire Harpoon Block II (AGM-84L) anti-ship missiles and SLAM-ER (AGM-84H/K) cruise missiles from the American company Boeing.

The Harpoon missiles are designed to be integrated with the F-16 Viper fighter jets, of which the Moroccan Armed Forces are set to receive 24 units in 2026.

Equipped with a 525 kg explosive warhead and a range of up to 280 km, the Harpoon Block II missiles represent the latest generation of anti-ship weaponry. It comes as Morocco looks to boost its maritime domain and enhance the capabilities of its Royal Air Force through the procurement of advanced missile systems.