Morocco orders AIM-9X sidewinders for F-16s

Raytheon's AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder air-to-air missile has been ordered by Morocco for integration with its 24 Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters.

Morocco’s order for the new-generation weapon makes it the 10th nation to have committed to the AIM-9X. The deal was announced at the Farnborough show.

The Block II missile is currently in its operational testing phase. And has been ordered by four nations.