Israel Discusses Participation in Marrakech Air Show 2026
Economy
Discussions are ongoing for Israel's official participation in the Marrakech Air Show 2026, a major aerospace and defense event in Morocco.
According to i24NEWS, Israeli defense and security industries are preparing a historic participation in the event.
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has confirmed that preparations are underway for a large-scale official participation of Israeli security companies at the Moroccan aerospace and defense exhibition.
This event is expected to serve as a new platform to strengthen military and technological partnerships between the two parties, while opening the way for Israeli industries to access African and Western markets through Morocco.
The Director of the Israeli Defense Cooperation Authority (SIBAT), Yaïr Kolas, stated that discussions with the Moroccan side are ongoing, awaiting final authorization.
Kolas estimated that this participation, if officially confirmed, would represent a historic step in the evolution of bilateral relations between the two countries.
He also highlighted the acceleration of security cooperation between Rabat and Tel Aviv in recent years, through technical and military agreements, as well as the appointment of the first Israeli military attaché to Rabat in 2023.
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