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World’s largest defence company struggles to deliver Taiwan’s 66 F-16 fighter jets worth $8 billion as Morocco awaits its own 25 advanced jets

Lockheed Martin, the world’s largest defence company by defence revenue, is facing pressure over delays affecting deliveries of its advanced F-16 fighter jets to international customers, with Taiwan waiting for its first aircraft and Morocco preparing to receive its own fleet. The US is facing difficulties completing…

Business Insider AfricaBy Olamilekan Okebiorun8 September 2026 at 19:00 UTC · 13h ago

World’s largest defence company struggles to deliver Taiwan’s 66 F-16 fighter jets worth $8 billion as Morocco awaits its own 25 advanced jets — Image via Business Insider Africa

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Original headline: “World’s largest defence company struggles to deliver Taiwan’s 66 F-16 fighter jets worth $8 billion as Morocco awaits its own 25 advanced jets”

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