Oshkosh Defense receives second Morocco order for 50 HET A1 heavy equipment transporters
Oshkosh Defense has secured a follow-on direct commercial sale of 50 Heavy Equipment Transporter A1 tractor-trailer systems to Morocco through integrator Optimum Vehicle Logistics. The order follows an earlier Moroccan procurement of the same platform, used for moving main battle tanks and other heavy armour.
Morocco exploring South Korean F/A-50 Golden Eagle to replace Alphajet fleet
Morocco is considering the South Korean F/A-50 Golden Eagle light fighter to replace its aging Alphajet training aircraft fleet. The Royal Moroccan Air Force currently operates twenty-two Alphajets and twenty-five F-5 Tiger IIs, all nearing the end of service life. Italy's M346 Master remains a competing candidate.
Oshkosh begins building first Dutch Kaaiman expeditionary patrol vehicle for marines
Oshkosh Defense has started building the first prototype of the Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicle, a version of its Joint Light Tactical Vehicle designated Kaaiman, for the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps. The Netherlands ordered 150 vehicles in June 2025. No delivery date for the prototype was given.
Lockheed Martin says Morocco's first F-16 Block 72 fighter jet completes maiden flight
The first F-16 Block 72 fighter, ordered by Morocco, completed its maiden flight seven years after Morocco became the variant's launch customer. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney engines. Lockheed Martin said the jet will now continue through flight testing ahead of first delivery.
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