Israel opens first-ever pavilion at Morocco defence show
Israel has established its first national pavilion at the Marrakech Air Show in Morocco, showcasing advanced military and defense technologies. This move signals deepening diplomatic and defense ties between the two nations following the 2020 Abraham Accords.
Why it matters
The expansion of defense cooperation between Israel and Morocco reflects shifting geopolitical alliances in North Africa and the Middle East.
Israel opened its first national pavilion at Morocco’s Marrakech Air Show, joined by Israel’s top military contractors.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info An Israeli Defence Ministry stand at the Marrakech Air Show in Marrakesh, Morocco, October 7, 2026 [Ahmed El Jechtimi/Reuters] By AFP Published On 8 Oct 2026 8 Oct 2026 Israel’s Ministry of Defence says it is participating for the first time in a defence exhibition in Morocco, as it announced its first-ever national pavilion at the Marrakesh Air Show 2026.
“This marks Israel’s first official participation in the defence exhibition held in Morocco since the signing of the Abraham Accords”, Israel’s Defence Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
The ministry said eight Israeli defence companies exhibited “advanced, combat-proven technologies at the show” in Marrakesh, which runs until Saturday.
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