Lockheed Martin's Participation in the Marrakech Airshow 2026
Lockheed Martin, listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol LMT, is set to participate as a platinum sponsor at the Marrakech International Airshow 2026, which will take place from October 7 to 10. The company will showcase its latest defense technologies and explore opportunities for collaboration with Moroccan companies in future defense programs. In anticipation of the event, Lockheed Martin will host an "Industry Day" on October 6, in collaboration with the Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Trade. This event will provide potential suppliers from across Morocco with briefings on qualification requirements and explore avenues for manufacturing and cooperation with Lockheed Martin.
Steve Shehiy, Vice President of International Business Development for Lockheed Martin’s Aerospace sector, stated, "We have worked alongside Morocco for over 50 years to support its defense needs. As this partnership grows, we look forward to Moroccan companies playing a more significant role in our global supply chain. Industry Day is a practical step to identify suppliers with the expertise and capabilities to contribute to these current and future programs, while our sustainability partnerships aid in developing the skills and capabilities required for local aircraft maintenance."
Showcasing the Future of Air Power
At the airshow, Lockheed Martin's booth will feature a prototype cockpit of the F-35 fighter jet, allowing invited guests to explore fifth-generation air capabilities through scheduled demonstrations. Visitors will also have the opportunity to see scale models of the F-35A, F-16, and C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. Additionally, a C-130J from the US Air Force, along with F-16s from the Royal Moroccan Air Force, will be on display at the exhibition. The presence of the C-130J will provide a platform to discuss the future of Morocco's tactical airlift fleet. Leveraging the Royal Moroccan Air Force's extensive experience in operating Hercules aircraft, the Super Hercules offers an advanced solution to modernize airlift capabilities to meet military transport needs, humanitarian relief operations, and disaster response.
The booth will also feature full-size exhibits of the "Sniper" targeting pod network, along with the displayed aircraft. The company will showcase the Javelin missile and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), alongside scale models of the enhanced PAC-3 interceptor missile and long-range guided multiple launch rocket system. These exhibits will facilitate discussions surrounding air power, precision fires, and air and missile defense. They will also highlight the importance of platform integration, sensor systems, and command and control networks, enhancing clients' ability to coordinate operations and make quicker, more effective decisions in response to evolving threats—a strategy Lockheed Martin embraces to realize its vision for 21st-century security.
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As reported by zawya.com.
