Morocco receives a batch of Turkish drones

This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:

This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:

Heba Press. Rabat

The Turkish company Baykar announced in its annual report the delivery of a new batch of Bayraktar TB2 drones to Morocco in August last year.

According to the Arab Defense website, Morocco has concluded several agreements with Baykar to obtain this type of drone. The first agreement, signed in 2021, included the purchase of 13 aircraft as well as command and control stations, precision-guided munitions, technical support and training programs, for a total value of approximately 70 million dollars. The delivery process began gradually at the end of 2021 and continued until 2022, with Moroccan teams trained in the operation and maintenance of the aircraft.

The same source indicated that cooperation between Morocco and Paykar expanded during the period 2023 and 2024, which resulted in the signing of additional contracts. New batches of aircraft were delivered in the middle of last year and have been used in multiple missions, including border control, combating smuggling and illegal immigration, and strengthening reconnaissance and surveillance operations. information.

The Bayraktar TB2 drone is known for its advanced capabilities that make it one of the most efficient drones in its category. It can fly for up to 27 continuous hours at a maximum altitude of 27,000 feet, at a speed of up to 130 km/h and with an operational range of 300 km thanks to advanced wireless communication systems.

Additionally, the aircraft is equipped with precision targeting systems including electro-optical cameras and thermal sensors, allowing it to carry out reconnaissance and attack missions with high precision.