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Morocco Negotiates Purchase of Israeli David's Sling Missile Defense System
Morocco is in advanced negotiations with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to purchase Israel's David's Sling missile defense system, according to German outlet ES&T. The potential multi-billion shekel deal would expand the growing security and military cooperation between the two nations following the Abraham Accords.
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What happened
- 01Morocco is in advanced negotiations to purchase Israel's David's Sling missile defense system in a potential multi-billion shekel deal.
- 02The potential acquisition would deepen security and military cooperation between Israel and Morocco following the Abraham Accords.
- 03David's Sling is designed to intercept ballistic and cruise missiles, aircraft, and drones at ranges of 40 to 300 kilometers.
- 04Because the system was jointly developed by Israel and the United States, the sale to Morocco requires American approval.
- 05Morocco already operates Israeli defense hardware, including the Barak MX and SPYDER air defense systems and Elbit's PULS rocket launchers.
- 06Finland purchased the David's Sling system in 2023 for approximately 316 million euros, and other European nations are showing interest.
If finalized, the acquisition would integrate David's Sling into Morocco's multi-layered air defense network. The system, jointly developed by Israel and the United States, is designed to intercept ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, aircraft, and drones at ranges of 40 to 300 kilometers. Because of American involvement in its development, the sale would require approval from the United States.
Morocco already operates several Israeli defense systems, including Rafael's SPYDER and Israel Aerospace Industries' Barak MX air defense systems, as well as Elbit Systems' PULS rocket launchers and ATMOS. The North African nation is also reportedly considering the purchase of IAI's LORA missiles. Beyond Morocco, other European nations have shown interest in Israeli air defense systems, with Finland having purchased David's Sling in 2023 for approximately 316 million euros.
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