Specialized reports in military affairs have indicated, based on data from the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms (UNROCA), that Morocco acquired a portable air defense system from South Korea that includes Chiron-type missiles and mobile launch platforms during the year 2025.
According to what was reported by the Defensa website, this information is derived from official statements provided by South Korea in its annual reports on military exports to the United Nations.
The Chiron system is classified as a short-range shoulder-mounted air defense system, which is used to intercept low-flying aircraft such as helicopters, small planes, and drones, and it relies on thermal guidance to track the target.
Deal Details
The circulated data indicates that the deal includes 101 anti-aircraft missiles and 50 portable launch platforms. These systems represent part of the “MANPADS” category designated for close air defense of ground forces.
Although no official figure regarding the value of the deal has been published, comparisons with similar contracts concluded by other countries with South Korea suggest that the cost for this type of systems may range from approximately 80 to 120 million dollars.
This estimate is due to similar deals that included dozens of launch platforms with hundreds of missiles, amounting to tens of millions of dollars, in addition to training, logistical support, and spare parts.
This information comes as part of a trend by several countries to enhance their capabilities in low-altitude air defense, amid the increasing use of drones in modern conflicts, which has made this type of system gain growing global attention.
