{
  "id": 12852350,
  "title": "Israeli arms firms participate in Morocco air show for first time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/israeli-arms-firms-participate-in-morocco-air-show-for-first-time",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T11:15:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-arms-firms-participate-morocco-air-show-first-time"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For the first time, Israeli arms manufacturers are taking part in the 2026 Marrakech Air Show, marking an increasing level of military cooperation between Morocco and Israel. The event, held at the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) Military Base from October 7th to 10th, brings together nearly 200 exhibitors from 27 countries. Among the Israeli exhibitors is Elbit Systems, showcasing its advanced combat-proven systems like the Hermes 900 unmanned aircraft, SkyStriker loitering munition, and Puls rocket artillery system. These systems align with Morocco's strategy to upgrade its defence industrial base, a plan outlined by Defence Minister Abdellatif Loudyi. Israel's defense industry has been gradually shifting production to Morocco in recent years, with agreements covering various sectors including drone manufacturing and precision strike systems. The normalization of diplomatic ties between Morocco and Israel in 2020, brokered by the US, has led to increased cooperation in military and intelligence matters. This partnership has resulted in Morocco acquiring Israeli defense systems such as the Barak 8 missile defence system, Elbit Hermes drones, and an Israeli reconnaissance satellite system. However, the deepening ties have faced public backlash, with protests in Morocco denouncing the normalization and expressing solidarity with Palestinians.",
  "summary": "Israeli arms firms participate in Morocco air show for first time Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 10/08/2026 - 11:40 Elbit Systems, IAI and Rafael showcasing combat‑proven systems amid deepening military ties Spanish F16 planes perform during the 4th edition of Marrakech Air Show on 26 April 2014 (Fadel Senna/AFP) Off Eight Israeli arms manufacturers, including the three giants Israel Aerospace…",
  "key_points": [
    "Israeli arms firms debut at 2026 Marrakech Air Show",
    "Elbit Systems showcases advanced combat systems",
    "Normalization of ties leads to increased defense cooperation"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}