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Marrakech Airshow showcases building blocks of Israel-Morocco defense ties - analysis

With so much at stake today in regional shifts from the Horn of Africa to the Sahel, Morocco-Israel ties likely matter now more than ever. The recent Marrakech Airshow was a symbol of these ties.

A stand of Israel's Defence Ministry at the Marrakech Airshow in Marrakesh, Morocco, October 7, 2026.
Israel opens its pavilion at the AUSA exhibition in Washington, October 12, 2026.

Israel opens national pavilion at AUSA to showcase battleproven systems to the US Army

Iron Dome batteries are seen stationed near the southern Israeli city of Sderot, August 6, 2022

First US-made Iron Dome interceptors delivered at Arkansas facility in major defense milestone

Yaakov (Yaki) Hetz, a decorated veteran of the battle for Jerusalem’s Ammunition Hill and an Israel Defense Prize laureate, pictured at the Ammunition Hill memorial.

Ammunition Hill hero and defense innovator Yaki Hetz passes away at age 80


Jerusalem inaugurates renewed Har Hotzvim Hi-Tech Park, projects it will generate 10,000 new jobs

"It is an investment in thousands of employees, leading companies and the next generation of Jerusalem’s high-tech entrepreneurs," said Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion.

The renewed Har Hotzvim High-Tech Park in Jerusalem.

Israeli weapons are top-notch, I support its right to self-defense, Latvian Def. Min. tells 'Post'

Despite the NAZA film harming Israel's reputation across the globe, Melnis said that he wanted to "show solidarity – it is an honor to be here," adding that he has not yet seen the film.

Latvian Defense Minister Raivis Melnis (left) meets with Defense Minister Israel Katz on September 24, 2026.

Israeli defense companies head to Marrakesh Air Show

Jerusalem is targeting Morocco’s growing defense market as it gains a foothold in North Africa

IAI's Barak MX air defense system

Czech Republic receives all four Israeli Rafael SPYDER air defense systems

The Czech Defense Ministry unveiled all four Rafael SPYDER air defense systems after completing a deal with Israel to modernize the country’s air defenses.

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems SPYDER air defense system delivered to the Czech Republic, published September 20, 2026.

Rafael, Lockheed accelerate SPICE 1000 integration on Israeli F‑35s

Both the SPICE 1000 and SPICE 250 have been employed in the long‑range missions against Iran and Yemen.

The F-35 "Adir" fighter jet.

No. 35: Yoav Turgeman, Bezalel Machlis, and Inbal Kreiss: Powering Israel’s defense revolution

Machlis is the president and CEO of Elbit • Kreiss is one of the most prominent people in Israel’s defense and space industries • Turgeman spent over 40 years shaping Israel’s defense capabilities

(L-R): Yoav Turgeman, Bezalel (Butzi) Machlis, and Inbal Kreiss

After Achilles Shield deal, Israeli air defense dominates in Europe as continent races to rearm

The formal signing of the "Achilles Shield" deal is not only a commercial and diplomatic achievement for Israel, but it is also the final seal on a tectonic shift in Europe's defense landscape.

A David's Sling interceptor launching during the Israel-Hamas war; illustrative.

Achilles Shield: Israel, Greece sign over NIS 10b. air defense deal against Turkey

The agreement, negotiated over three years, will become the largest defense export deal in Israel’s history.

Representatives from Israel and Greece sign a defense deal with over NIS 10 billion, August 31, 2026.

Italy removes Israeli companies, including Rafael, from Rome airport's counter-drone project

According to the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, the ruling effectively removes two Israeli defense companies from one of Italy’s most strategically important civilian infrastructure projects.

An aircraft takes off near a no-entry sign at Rome's Fiumicino airport, as European airlines monitor higher jet fuel costs and supply concerns amid the Iran war, in Fiumicino, Italy, June 6, 2026

US Air Force signs $1.84 billion contract with Northrop Grumman for Rafael Litening targeting pods

The framework contract will remain in effect until 2035, with the Air Force placing individual orders under its terms.

Rafael's Litening 5 targeting pods