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Morocco military and strategic partnership expansion

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Morocco is undergoing a period of military modernization and strategic partnership expansion. The nation is strengthening ties with the United States through economic and defense initiatives, utilizing Florida as a gateway for industrial and technological investment. In the defense sector, cooperation with U.S. Africa Command (Africom) has focused on testing long-range precision strike capabilities at the African Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center (AMTEC) in the Tan Tan region. Recent developments highlight significant aerial defense ~~upgrades through American technology.~~ upgrades. L3Harris Technologies has completed the first 35 Viper Shield electronic warfare systems for F-16 Block 70/72 fighters. To support the integration of 25 new F-16C/D Block 72 fighters, a $42.10 million contract was awarded to CAE Inc. for full-mission trainers. ~~Further expansion~~ The Marrakech Airshow 2026, held October 7–10, featured the historic debut of ~~U.S.~~ the American F-35A fifth-generation fighter jet. During the event, Lockheed Martin hosted an Industry Day to engage Moroccan suppliers in its global defense ~~cooperation is evident through at least nine active Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs,~~ supply chain. Additionally, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces have engaged with U.S. specialists, including ~~a proposed sale of up~~ the Utah National Guard, to ~~600 FIM-92K Stinger~~ discuss integrating cyber defense into the African Lion multinational military exercises. A major milestone in aircraft procurement occurred when the first F-16V Block ~~I missiles and ten HIMARS launchers under contract~~ 72 destined for ~~delivery~~ Morocco successfully completed its inaugural test flight in ~~fiscal year 2027.~~ the United States. This specific variant utilizes Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 engines to facilitate integration with Morocco’s existing fleet. To support these capabilities, Lockheed Martin is partnering with Maintenance Aéro Maroc to develop an 8,000-square-meter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) center in Benslimane. Procurement has also expanded through European and Israeli suppliers. Airbus Helicopters ~~has~~ finalized a deal ~~to provide~~ for 10 H225M Caracal ~~helicopters to the Royal Moroccan Air Force. Following the normalization of relations via the Abraham Accords,~~ helicopters, while Israel has emerged as Morocco’s second-largest arms supplier, accounting for 24% of military imports. The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces are reportedly studying the acquisition of the Israeli LORA long-range missile system to complement existing HIMARS capabilities. supplier. European cooperation ~~is also intensifying. In late 2026, Moroccan and French forces concluded~~ remains active, following the ‘Oryx 26’ joint aerial exercise ~~at the Orange Air Base~~ with France in ~~France. Building on these trends, the Marrakech Airshow 2026, scheduled for October 7–10, is set to feature the historic debut of the American F-35A fifth-generation fighter jet over Morocco.~~ late 2026.

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