Morocco Orders Ten Airbus H225M Helicopters
The Kingdom of Morocco has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of ten H225M helicopters, intended to replace the Pumas currently in service.
Enhanced Capabilities for Moroccan Royal Air Force
According to a press release from Airbus Helicopters, the H225M helicopters will be used by the Moroccan Royal Air Force for combat search and rescue operations. These aircraft will replace the fleet of Pumas that have been in service for over forty years. The contract also includes a support and ancillary services package.
Advanced Equipment and Defense Features
The H225M helicopters destined for the Royal Moroccan Air Force will be equipped with a dual hoist installation, a searchlight, and a Safran Euroflir 410 electro-optical system. They will have the capability to carry machine guns and will feature an electronic warfare system for self-protection.
Airbus's Long-standing Presence and Future Plans in Morocco
Airbus has been established in Morocco since 1951 through its subsidiary Airbus Atlantic. In 2024, Airbus Helicopters announced the establishment of a client center in the Kingdom, aimed at supporting the 60 Airbus helicopters in service in the Moroccan military and public forces. This center will evolve into a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility and will become the regional center for Airbus helicopters in West Africa.
