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L3Harris Secures Contract for Royal Moroccan Air Force C-130 Fleet Upgrade

WACO, Texas, July 14, 2025 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has received a contract from the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) to upgrade multiple C-130 aircraft. These enhancements will strengthen the RMAF’s ability to maintain the fleet in support of their national defense priorities.

L3Harris will perform avionics modification, program depot maintenance, engine overhaul and other support efforts. The upgraded fleet will improve RMAF’s aircraft availability for a variety of missions, including tactical airlift, humanitarian assistance and special operations.

“This landmark agreement marks the beginning of a strategic, long-term partnership with the Royal Moroccan Air Force to ensure their fleet is ready for any mission,” said Jason Lambert, President, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, L3Harris. “By leveraging our team’s proven avionics expertise, we will deliver scalable modifications to enhance C-130 performance and fleet longevity.”

Work on the Royal Moroccan Air Force C-130 fleet will begin this year at L3Harris’ aircraft maintenance and modification facility in Waco and continue through 2029. 

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