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Israel opens first pavilion at Morocco defence show
Israel exhibits defence technology in Morocco for the first time, marking deepening ties since the Abraham Accords.
In brief
Israel exhibits defence technology in Morocco for the first time, marking deepening ties since the Abraham Accords. Israel opened its first-ever defence pavilion at Morocco's air show, showcasing eight companies' military technology as the countries deepen diplomatic and commercial ties. Originally reported by Al…
Israel's first defence show in Morocco
Israel's Ministry of Defence is participating for the first time in a defence exhibition in Morocco, opening its first-ever national pavilion at the Marrakesh Air Show two thousand twenty-six.
“This marks Israel's first official participation in the defence exhibition held in Morocco since the signing of the Abraham Accords”
Eight Israeli companies showcase military tech
Eight Israeli defence companies exhibited advanced, combat-proven technologies at the show in Marrakesh, which runs until Saturday. Three major defence industries, Elbit Systems, IAI, and Rafael, presented solutions across air, land, sea, space, intelligence, cyber, and digital domains.
Marrakesh Air Show runs October seven to ten
The Marrakech Air Show takes place from October seven to October ten at the Marrakech Royal Moroccan Air Force Base. The show is organised every two years for civil and military aeronautics and space industries to highlight their latest offerings.
Morocco upgrades ties with Israel further
Last month, Israel and Morocco agreed to upgrade their diplomatic ties, including elevating their respective missions to embassies and appointing ambassadors. They also agreed to expand air travel and confirmed plans for high-level bilateral visits in the coming months.
What it means
Israel opened its first-ever defence pavilion at Morocco's air show, showcasing eight companies' military technology as the countries deepen diplomatic and commercial ties.
