Keywords: Lockheed Martin


Morocco’s Defence Industry Ambitions Face Cost, Skills and Investment Challenges

Morocco is laying the groundwork for a domestic defence industry, seeking to reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers by expanding local manufacturing, aircraft maintenance and drone production. However, the transition from industrial infrastructure to sustainable military production will depend on......

Lockheed Martin and Airbus join Morocco’s aerospace research alliance with Boeing

Morocco is expanding its ambitions in aerospace and advanced manufacturing after US defense company Lockheed Martin and European aircraft manufacturer Airbus joined an industrial and research alliance initially established with Boeing. The partnership agreement was signed on October 7, 2026, during the......

US Defence Industry Takes Center Stage at Marrakech Airshow 2026

The 2026 Marrakech Airshow is bringing American military aviation and defence companies into the spotlight as Morocco positions the event as a platform for deeper military cooperation, industrial partnerships and aerospace development. Held from 7 to 10 October at the Royal Air Force base in Marrakech......

Morocco’s First F-16 Block 72 Completes Maiden Flight Ahead Of Delivery

Morocco’s air force modernization program has reached a new stage with the successful maiden flight of the country’s first F-16 Block 72 fighter. Lockheed Martin announced on October 6 that the aircraft had taken to the air for the first time, opening the next phase of testing before its......

Lockheed Martin expands focus on Morocco’s defense and industrial potential

Morocco is emerging as an increasingly important market for Lockheed Martin as the US defense and aerospace company prepares to strengthen its industrial and defense engagement with the kingdom during the 2026 Marrakech Air Show. The company is participating in the event, scheduled for October 7 to......

Marrakech Airshow 2026: Lockheed Martin opens new industrial opportunities for Morocco

Lockheed Martin is using the Marrakech Airshow 2026 to deepen its industrial ties with Morocco, with a particular focus on bringing Moroccan companies into its international supply network. The US aerospace and defense group, which is taking part in the event as a Platinum Sponsor, will hold an industry-focused......

Vectis: Lockheed Martin unveils new reusable collaborative combat aircraft

Lockheed Martin has revealed initial details of Vectis, a new collaborative combat aircraft designed to operate alongside manned fighter jets and extend their capabilities in contested environments. The US defense company describes the aircraft as resilient, lethal and reusable, highlighting an approach......

Lockheed Martin secures $1.2 billion contract for next-generation precision strike missiles

Lockheed Martin has secured a contract worth up to $1.2 billion from the U.S. Army to produce the second increment of its Precision Strike Missile, or PrSM, strengthening the company’s position in the Army’s long-range precision fires program. The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity......

Morocco moves closer to integrating HIMARS into its modernized artillery force

Morocco appears to be entering a new phase in its planned acquisition of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), as a US contract document identifies 10 Moroccan systems within a support program scheduled for the 2027 fiscal year. The reference provides a concrete indication that the......