Morocco and U.S. firm L3Harris sign defense deal to upgrade C-130 capabilities
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.
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