Rachid Maboudi
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20:23 – January 12, 2025
Lockheed Martin, a global aerospace and defense giant, has played the role of Morocco’s strategic partner for five decades.
A true pillar of the global defense and aerospace industry, the American Lockheed Martin today highlights more than fifty years of close partnership with Morocco. This alliance is part of a global strategy to strengthen the kingdom’s military and industrial capabilities, while supporting its regional role in the defense and technological innovation sectors.
Cooperation focused on cutting-edge defense programs
At the heart of this partnership is the acquisition and modernization of the F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets, which form the backbone of the Royal Air Forces air fleet. Morocco, by renovating part of its aircraft to the F-16V Block 70/72 configuration, has equipped itself with cutting-edge technologies, notably the AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar, allowing ultra-precise detection of threats and high performance. unrivaled in aerial combat.
In addition, Morocco has strengthened its defense capabilities through the integration of advanced systems such as the Patriot missile system, thus helping to improve the protection of its airspace in the face of growing regional security challenges.
Lockheed Martin is also committed to the development of the Moroccan industrial ecosystem. Thanks to partnerships with local companies and training institutions, the company promotes the development of skills of Moroccan engineers and technicians. The recent creation of the joint venture Maintenance Aero Maroc (MAM), in collaboration with the Blueberry group, illustrates this commitment. This initiative established infrastructure dedicated to the maintenance, repair and overhaul of military aircraft fleets, including the F-16 and C-130H Hercules.
Additionally, Lockheed Martin actively supports local supply chain development, involving Moroccan companies in the production and assembly of critical components for the global aerospace industry. True to its pioneering role, Lockheed Martin invests in research and development projects intended to integrate innovative materials, improve the energy efficiency of defense systems and promote sustainable technological solutions. Morocco, thanks to its growing expertise, is positioning itself as a key regional player in the design and manufacturing of advanced technologies.
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