Lockheed Martin Strengthens Partnerships in Morocco
to Drive Security and Prosperity
Rabat, Morocco, Dec. 12, 2024 — Senior executives from Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) recently visited industrial facilities in Morocco to strengthen strategic partnerships and explore opportunities for expanding the company’s presence in the Kingdom.
Held in collaboration with the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE), this visit follows Lockheed Martin’s participation in the Marrakesh International Airshow (Oct. 30 – Nov. 2) and underscores the company’s 50-year partnership with Morocco. It also highlights Lockheed Martin’s commitment to driving local economic development, creating new jobs and making significant investments in Morocco.
Tim Cahill, president of Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control, and Joseph Rank, chief executive for Lockheed Martin in Africa and Saudi Arabia, led the visit’s delegation. The group toured aerospace and defense facilities in Tangiers, including Eaton-Souriau Tangiers, a long-standing partner that supports Lockheed Martin’s global supply chain across multiple platforms. The delegation also visited Ausare (Mecachrome Group), a company that Lockheed Martin is exploring for future collaboration.
Lockheed Martin’s engagement with Morocco dates back to 1974, when the company delivered the first C-130H aircraft to the Royal Moroccan Air Force. Since then, Morocco has become a key partner, with Lockheed Martin providing advanced systems such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon, Sikorsky helicopters and radar systems. In 2022, the company helped establish the Maintenance Aero Maroc (MAM) joint venture to provide Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services for Morocco and regional operators of F-16 and C-130H fleets, further solidifying its long-term commitment to the Kingdom’s defense capabilities.
Eaton-Souriau Tangiers, a partner in Lockheed Martin’s supply chain for almost two decades, produces essential aerospace components that support the company’s defense systems. This collaboration plays a vital role in building Morocco’s industrial base and workforce in aerospace and defense manufacturing. Lockheed Martin is committed to expanding this relationship as part of its broader efforts to leverage Morocco’s advanced manufacturing capabilities to support its global operations and contribute to local job creation and economic prosperity.
Lockheed Martin is dedicated to its partnership with Morocco, continuing to provide cutting-edge defense technologies, drive local economic development, and create new job opportunities that support regional security.
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