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Moroccan naval forces participate in small-arms training aboard the Hellenic training ship Aris as part of a boarding team exercise during Phoenix Express 2012. PE12, a multi-national maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea.
Members of a Moroccan boarding team attached to Moroccan ship Mohammed V participate in small-arms training aboard the training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center during Phoenix Express 2012. PE12, a multi-national maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces, is designed to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea.
Phoenix Express 2012
http://far-maroc.forumpro.fr/t3502-e...x-express-2012
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Saharan Express 2012
http://far-maroc.forumpro.fr/t3406p1...press-aps-2012
SOUDA BAY, Crete - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jose Carlos Guerroro and Lance Corporal David Randall, from the 1st Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, demonstrate fast rope techniques to Moroccan sailors at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center, May 16, during exercise Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12 is a multinational maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces intended to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian A. Goyak)
SOUDA BAY, Crete - Moroccan Seaman Elmire Hafib practices fast rope insertion, May 16, under the supervision of U.S. Marine Corps Private 1st Class Joshua Aiken, from the 1st Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center during Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12 is a multinational maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces intended to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian A. Goyak)
SOUDA BAY, Crete - The guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), Turkish ship TGC Gelibolu (F 493), Algerian ship Mourad Rais (F 901), and Moroccan ship Mohammed V (F 611) are moored at Souda Bay, Crete, May 16, during of exercise Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12). PE12 is a multinational maritime exercise between Southern European, North African and U.S. Naval forces intended to improve cooperation among participating nations and help increase safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian A. Goyak)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 23, 2012) - A boarding team member fast ropes from a Royal Moroccan navy Eurocopter AS565 MA Panther helicopter onto the deck of USNS LCPL Roy M. Wheat (T-AK-3016) during Exercise Phoenix Express 12 (PE12).
SOUDA BAY, Crete (May 18, 2012) A boarding team member fast ropes out of a Royal Moroccan Navy Eurocopter AS565 MA Panther helicopter onto the Hellenic Navy training ship Aris at the NATO Maritime Interoperability Training Center during Phoenix Express 12 (PE12).
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 25, 2012) - Boarding team members from the Royal Moroccan navy ship Mohammed V (F 611) and Mat Lewis, a Secure West employee, conduct an exercise aboard USNS LCPL Roy M. Wheat (T-AK-3016) during Exercise Phoenix Express 12 (PE12).
RMN Sultan Moulay Ismail ( 614 ) and the BPC Tonnerre
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Enfin,
Kingdom of Morocco – M1A1 SA Abrams Tank Enhancement, Support and Equipmen
WASHINGTON, June 18, 2012 – The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco for enhancement and refurbishment of 200 M1A1 Abrams tanks and associated parts, equipment, logistical support and training for an estimated cost of $1.015 billion.
The Government of the Kingdom of Morocco has requested a possible enhancement and refurbishment of 200 M1A1 Abrams tanks, provided as part of a grant Excess Defense Article (EDA) transfer notified to Congress on 27 April 2011, to the M1A1 Special Armor (SA) configuration. The possible sale will also provide 150 AN/VRC-87E and 50 AN/VRC-89E Exportable Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems (SINCGARS), 200 M2 Chrysler Mount Machine Guns, and 400 7.62MM M240 Machine Guns. The possible sale also includes 12,049,842 Ammunition Rounds (including 1400 C785 SABOT, 1800 CA31 HEAT, and 5400 AA38 SLAP-T), 200 M250 Smoke Grenade Launchers, support equipment, spare and repair parts,personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical data, communication support, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related logistics support. The estimated cost is $1.015 billion
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to
improve the security of a major Non-NATO ally that continues to be an important force for political stability
and economic progress in Africa.
This package of M1A1 tank enhancements will contribute to the modernization of Morocco’s tank fleet,
enhancing its ability to meet current and future threats. These tanks will contribute to Morocco’s goal of
updating its military capability while further enhancing interoperability with the U.S. and other allies. The
proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be General Dynamics Land Systems in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Refurbishment
work will be performed at Anniston Army Depot in Anniston, Alabama and the Joint Systems Manufacturing
Center in Lima, Ohio. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require annual trips to Morocco involving up to 64 U.S. Government
and 13 contractor representatives for a period of up to five years to manage the fielding and training for the
program.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. This notice of a
potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded.
http://www.dsca.mil/pressreleases/36...occo_12-28.pdf
RMN Tarek Ben Ziyad (613) during the tests
Why in the midships there is too empty space? Only two launchers with 2 mssiles each.. Also there is no CIWS but some light guns in each side of the hangar. This vessel could have been armed better.
SIGMA stands for Ship Intergrated Geometrical Modularity Approach, mean they can develop many version based on the original hull (SIGMA 9113) by adding one or two modules, the Royal Moroccan Navy requires a command version of SIGMA frigate so Damen added one more module so you can see much empty space than SIGMA 9813.Originally Posted by D-Mitch
Because the big bucks of the moroccan navy are in the FREMM. And this is their biggest Sigma, with some extra command & VIP facilities.
The 2 Moroccan Sigma Frigates with the french destroyer le Forbin
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