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Ishaq Dar: many congratulations to our Shaheens of Pakistan Air Force
Basant Ahmed Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said: "many congratulations to our Shaheens of the Pakistan Air Force DGPR_PAF for winning the top award, the Concours d'Elegance Trophy for C-130H Hercules and "Spirit of the Meet" for PAF JF-17 in Royal International Air Tattoo (#RIAT) 2025 at UK." He added in a post on " X": " After PAF's incredible victory in OperationBunyan-al-Marsoos, yet again our air warriors have proved their professionalism at the global nation is proud of you PAF Falcons PK." read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs
Morocco World
10-04-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
US Defense Giant Lockheed Martin Eyes Moroccan Manufacturing Hub
Rabat – A high-level delegation from Lockheed Martin swept through Morocco last week, signaling the American defense behemoth's serious interest in the North African country's rapidly evolving defense industry landscape. Led by retired Brigadier General Joseph Rank, Lockheed's CEO for Africa and Saudi Arabia, the team networked between Rabat and Casablanca, meeting officials and touring industrial facilities in what industry circles describe as more than just a courtesy visit. The visit was not mere window shopping, as it reflects the company's 'enduring relationship with Morocco' and 'a shared commitment to innovation, security, and economic progress,' according to Rank. In Casablanca's industrial zone, the delegation, facilitated by Morocco's Investment and Export Development Agency, reportedly toured several potential partners, including TDM Maroc, SABCA Maroc, Collins Aerospace RFM, and Exellia Maroc. These companies are at the forefront of Morocco's push to develop sophisticated aerospace and defense manufacturing capabilities. Behind closed doors in Rabat, sources say Rank's team engaged in substantive talks with senior officials about cementing Morocco as a critical node in Lockheed's global supply chain — a relationship that began in 1974 with the delivery of Morocco's first C-130H Hercules transport aircraft. Today, that partnership has evolved dramatically. Moroccan pilots now operate Lockheed's F-16 Fighting Falcons, while the country's military employs Sikorsky helicopters, advanced radar systems, and integrated air defense technologies—all bearing the Lockheed Martin stamp. Read also: Will Morocco Become First Arab, African Nation to Acquire the F-35? For Morocco, the stakes couldn't be higher. The North African country has invested heavily in creating a self-sustaining defense ecosystem, viewing it as both a security imperative and an economic catalyst. As Rank departed, he left little doubt about Lockheed's intentions: 'As we continue to deepen our collaboration, we aim to advance Morocco's defense capabilities, expand local expertise, and contribute to long-term industrial growth.' The company's executives conducted a visit to the sector's key industrial facilities in Morocco in December 2024 to reinforce its five-decade presence in the country. With billions in potential investments hanging in the balance, all eyes are now on what concrete steps might follow this high-profile courtship. The visit comes as Morocco positions itself as a defense manufacturing hub, already attracting global players like India's Tata Advanced Systems, Turkish drone-maker Baykar, and Israel's Bluebird Aero Systems, creating what some analysts call Africa's defense manufacturing triangle. Tags: Defense IndustryLockheed MartinMorocco Defense Industry
