The Royal Moroccan Air Force has started modernizing its military transport fleet in the United States to boost the Kingdom’s tactical airlift, logistical support, and operational readiness.
A 2nd Moroccan C-130H aircraft has arrived lately at the L3Harris Technologies facility at Waco Airport in Texas for upgrade. L3Harris Technologies had won a contract to upgrade multiple C-130 aircraft operated by the Royal Moroccan Air Force.
The contract includes avionics modernization, engine overhauls, depot-level maintenance, and other support tasks aimed at improving fleet availability for tactical airlift, humanitarian, and special operations missions, the statement reads.
The upgrades are expected to extend the aircraft’s service life and enhance performance in support of national defense requirements. The C-130 Hercules are designed to perform tactical airlift missions. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas.
