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Israeli Defense Firms Showcase Systems At Moroccan Air Show

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Israeli defense companies are participating in the Marrakech Air Show for the first time, signaling closer military ties.

Eight Israeli defense manufacturers are participating in the Marrakech Air Show for the first time, showcasing advanced drones, munitions, and robotics. This unprecedented presence highlights rapidly intensifying military and industrial cooperation between Morocco and Israel following their 2020 normalization agreement. Meanwhile, the deepening ties continue to spark public backlash and protests among Moroccans expressing solidarity with Palestinians.

The exhibitorsMajor Israeli defense firms such as Elbit Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries, and Rafael are displaying combat-proven systems at the military base.
The strategyMoroccan officials aim to transition from importing defense equipment to building a domestic manufacturing base with Israeli partnership.
The backgroundRelations were formalized under the Abraham Accords in exchange for United States recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.
The reactionHundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the parliament in Rabat to protest the partnership and voice support for Palestine.

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8Israeli defense companies participating

200exhibitors at the air show

27countries represented at the show

300 kmmaximum range of the Puls rocket system

Timeline

2020Morocco and Israel formalize diplomatic ties under a United States-brokered normalization agreement.
Oct 7Israeli defense firms make their first-ever appearance at the Marrakech Air Show in Morocco.

Why it matters

Morocco and Israel established formal diplomatic ties under the Abraham Accords, leading to substantial defense and intelligence agreements. While the partnership aids Morocco in upgrading its military capabilities and developing a local defense industry, it faces fierce opposition from domestic pro-Palestinian groups.

What outlets agree on

Eight Israeli defense firms, including major manufacturers like Elbit Systems and IAI, are exhibiting military technology at the Marrakech Air Show for the first time.

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