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Global Defence Giant Expands Partnership with Moroccan Industry
Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of the F-35 Lightning II, is seeking to expand its partnership with Moroccan manufacturers and include them in its global aerospace and defence supply chain. The company will host an Industry Day in Marrakech ahead of the Marrakech Airshow 2026 to connect potential suppliers with its team. Morocco’s aerospace industry has nearly 150 companies and generated $2.6 billion in exports in 2024, according to the US Department of Commerce. Lockheed Martin’s push comes as Morocco expands its aerospace and defence manufacturing base, and the company already has an industrial footprint in the country, including partnerships with Eaton-Souriau and Maintenance Aero Maroc. This development was first reported by Business Insider Africa.