F-16 Africa Military Aircraft Procurement

Morocco’s first F-16 Block 72 completes maiden flight ahead of delivery

Lockheed Martin’s first F-16 Block 72 for the Royal Moroccan Air Force has completed its first flight, beginning a further phase of flight testing before delivery. The single-engine fighter’s milestone advances Morocco’s acquisition of the Block 72 variant, though no delivery date was provided.

Discovered 2026-10-06T13:15:31.196824-07:00 | 2026-10-06T13:15:31.196824-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

The first flight moves Morocco’s F-16 Block 72 acquisition into flight testing, a step toward delivery; the articles do not specify a delivery date.
The milestone provides a visible update on the Royal Moroccan Air Force’s fighter procurement program and Lockheed Martin’s progress toward fulfilling it.

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FlightGlobal aerotelegraph.com