Yesterday, Morocco’s National Defense Administration formalized a strategic agreement with American company L3Harris Technologies. The partnership «reinforces our shared commitment to strengthening Morocco’s C-130 capabilities and deepening collaboration between our nations’ industries», said Aimee Cutrona, Chargé d'affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Rabat, in a post on X.
She added that the agreement is «a milestone moment in the ongoing U.S.-Morocco partnership in defense and aerospace. Together, the U.S. and Morocco are making both of our countries safer, stronger, and more prosperous».
L3Harris Technologies already equips the Royal Armed Forces’ (FAR) F-16s with smart weapon systems, enabling pilots to double their aircraft’s payload capacity.
In recent months, the FAR has been exploring options to expand its fleet of C-130 Hercules aircraft, manufactured by U.S. defense giant Lockheed Martin. Moroccan pilots have even tested the C-390 Millennium, produced by Brazilian company Embraer.