Lockheed Martin delegation visits Morocco to explore expansion opportunities

Senior executives from Lockheed Martin recently visited industrial facilities in Morocco to strengthen strategic partnerships and explore opportunities for expanding the company’s presence in the Kingdom.

The visit was held in collaboration with the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE). It follows Lockheed Martin’s participation in the Marrakesh International Airshow (October 30 – November 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.

The delegation was led by Tim Cahill, president of Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control, and Joseph Rank, chief executive for Lockheed Martin in Africa and Saudi Arabia. The group toured aerospace and defence 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.

Speaking about the visit, Cahill said: “Lockheed Martin’s long history of collaboration with Morocco reflects our shared commitment to advancing defense capabilities, fostering local industrial growth and creating new economic opportunities. We are proud to continue strengthening our partnerships in Morocco and look forward to expanding our presence as we work together to support the Kingdom’s defense and security priorities, while also generating employment and attracting new investments to the region.”

Lockheed Martin’s ties with Morocco date 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 defence 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 defence systems. This collaboration plays a vital role in building Morocco’s industrial base and workforce in aerospace and defence manufacturing.