Israel Showcases Advanced Defense Tech, Including Ballistic Missile, at Morocco Air Show
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Israel is officially participating for the first time in the Marrakech Air Show in Morocco, showcasing advanced defense technologies from eight Israeli companies. This participation highlights deepening security ties between the two nations since the 2020 Abraham Accords, with Morocco already a significant buyer of Israeli defense systems. Key exhibits include IAI's LORA ballistic missile and Rafael's laser air defense system, drawing interest from senior Moroccan defense officials.
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- Israel's official debut at the Marrakech Air Show features advanced defense technologies from eight Israeli companies.
- IAI is showcasing its LORA ballistic missile to Morocco, a sensitive weapon system previously tested by the German Navy.
- Moroccan defense officials visited the Israeli pavilions, including those of IAI and Rafael.
- The event underscores the growing defense cooperation between Israel and Morocco since the 2020 Abraham Accords.
- Israeli companies are presenting a range of technologies, from drones and AI systems to air defense and ballistic missiles.
Israel is making a significant and official debut at the Marrakech Air Show in Morocco, marking the first time the country has officially participated in the event. Eight Israeli defense industries are presenting their advanced, operationally proven technologies, including loitering munitions, AI-based robotic systems, autonomous navigation for drones, FPV drone laser guidance, and satellite communications. The participation underscores the growing defense ties between Israel and Morocco, which has become a major customer for Israeli industries since the Abraham Accords were signed in 2020, with cumulative deals exceeding $2 billion.
Notably, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is showcasing its LORA ballistic missile, a sensitive weapon system that the Israeli Ministry of Defense has approved for offering to Morocco. IAI is also displaying its communication satellites, Heron-2 UAVs, and passenger-to-cargo aircraft conversion capabilities. Senior Moroccan defense officials, including the Minister of National Defense, the Chief of Staff, and the Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces, visited the IAI pavilion.
Rafael's CEO, Yoav Turgeman, inaugurated the SIBAT pavilion, where the company is exhibiting its laser air defense system, SPYDER air defense system, Hunter Eagle interceptor drone, and SPIKE missiles, including a long-range variant adapted for Apache helicopters, which the Royal Moroccan Air Force has acquired. Turgeman stated that the systems presented are based on extensive operational experience and address evolving threats, emphasizing the strong foundation for new and deepened cooperation.
Elbit Systems is presenting its capabilities in unmanned and autonomous systems, precision fire, air defense, electronic warfare, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), electro-optics, communications, and digitalization, as well as advanced training and simulation solutions. Their display includes the Hermes 900 UAV, Sky Striker loitering munitions, the PULS rocket artillery system, and laser-guided munitions. Elbit also offered its training capabilities to Morocco, similar to its contracts with the British and Greek air forces.
Yair Kulas, Head of SIBAT, described Israel's participation as a milestone, highlighting the innovative technologies presented and the exhibition's role as a platform for expanding international defense cooperation and building long-term partnerships.
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