Israel Opens First National Defense Pavilion at Morocco Airshow

Israel’s Defense Ministry opened its first national pavilion in Morocco at the Marrakech Airshow 2026, marking the Jewish state’s first official participation in the defense exhibition since the signing of the Abraham Accords, the ministry said.

The Marrakech Airshow took place from Oct. 7 to Oct. 10 at the Royal Moroccan Air Force Base in Marrakech, Morocco. Eight Israeli defense companies showcased combat-proven technologies, including loitering munitions, AI-powered robotic systems, autonomous navigation for unmanned aerial vehicles, laser guidance for first-person view drones and satellite communications.

Elbit Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems exhibited alongside the Defense Ministry pavilion. “Israel’s first-ever participation in an exhibition in Morocco marks an important milestone for the Israel Ministry of Defense and the Israeli defense industry,” said Brig. Gen. (res.) Yair Kulas, head of the ministry’s International Defense Cooperation Directorate, known as SIBAT.

Alongside the industry pavilion, an official Israeli Air Force delegation, led by the head of the IAF Training Department, Col. A. (full name withheld for security reasons), attended the Marrakech exhibition for the first time, according to the Israel Defense Forces.

The biennial event brought together commanders and senior officials from air forces worldwide, including delegations from Africa, the Arab world, Europe and the United States.

The IDF stated that the delegation’s visit aimed to deepen strategic ties and advance bilateral security cooperation. Israeli military attaché to Morocco Col. Sharon Itach and members of the delegation posed in front of a portrait of King Mohammed VI at the airshow.

This event underscores the growing defense and security collaboration between Israel and Morocco, reflecting broader efforts to strengthen regional partnerships through technological and military exchanges.

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