Morocco has taken a major step in its aerospace ambitions with the launch of Safran’s new aircraft engine complex in Nouaceur, near Casablanca, presided over by King Mohammed VI. The 3.4 billion dirhams project, which includes a LEAP engine maintenance and assembly plant creating 900 jobs, cements Morocco’s status as a leading aerospace hub hosting 150 companies and generating 26.6 billion dirhams in annual revenue.
Fahd Laamoumi, a 38-year-old Moroccan aerospace engineer, is making waves in the world of defense technology. As the CEO of Ballistic Defense System, a company based in Rabat, Morocco, he's at the forefront of developing autonomous flying robots for defense purposes. With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for future trends, Laamoumi is driving Morocco’s technological advancement and contributing to global security.