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Israel Makes Historic Debut at Morocco Airshow
Israel made its first official appearance at the Marrakech Airshow 2026 in Morocco, establishing a national pavilion led by the Ministry of Defense's SIBAT directorate. This historic participation marks the first official Israeli presence at the defense exhibition since the signing of the Abraham Accords.
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What happened
- 01Israel officially participated for the first time in the Marrakech Airshow 2026 in Morocco.
- 02The Ministry of Defense's SIBAT directorate established the first national Israeli pavilion at the event.
- 03This participation marks the first official Israeli presence at the Moroccan defense exhibition since the Abraham Accords.
- 04Eight Israeli defense companies showcased advanced technologies, including AI-based robotics and loitering munitions.
- 05Major defense firms Elbit Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries, and Rafael exhibited their military and cyber solutions.
- 06The Israeli delegation held meetings with various foreign governmental delegations and officials during the exhibition.
- 07SIBAT Head retired Brigadier General Yair Kulas called the historic event a significant milestone for the Israeli defense industry.
Eight Israeli defense companies showcased advanced, operationally proven technologies at the pavilion, including loitering munitions, AI-based robotic systems, autonomous drone navigation, laser guidance for FPV drones, and satellite communications. Alongside the national pavilion, major Israeli defense firms Elbit Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries, and Rafael presented their solutions across the air, land, sea, space, intelligence, cyber, and digital domains.
The Ministry of Defense stated that the initiative is part of a strategy to expand defense exports, foster international cooperation, and strengthen Israel's defense industry and economy. During the event, the Israeli delegation held meetings with various governmental delegations and foreign officials. Retired Brigadier General Yair Kulas, the Head of SIBAT, described the event as a significant milestone for the Israeli defense industry.
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