According to the Israeli news outlet “i24NEWS,” security companies in Israel are making significant preparations for their participation in the upcoming Marrakech International Air Show, scheduled for November. The report emphasizes that these movements align with Tel Aviv's efforts to enhance its presence at major defense exhibitions, following the memoranda of understanding signed between the parties since late 2020. The air show is anticipated to serve as a platform to showcase the latest Israeli defense technologies and systems in a technical and military context.
As reported by the aforementioned Israeli media, the Israeli Ministry of Defense is actively working on organizing its first official and large-scale presence at the event, involving a group of companies specializing in defense and aviation technology. The source indicates that this initiative aims to leverage the Moroccan platform as a gateway to African markets, exploring opportunities to forge deals and partnerships with international and regional entities attending the aerial showcase. This initiative coincides with what the report describes as an increasing pace of security coordination between the defense institutions of both countries.
The report includes statements from Yair Koles, the head of the Israeli Defense Export Agency (Sibat), who confirmed that communications with the Moroccan side are ongoing to finalize the approvals related to the details of this participation. It was also noted that this step is a continuation of a collaborative trajectory that previously saw the appointment of a military attaché in Rabat, alongside discussions regarding military deals that included air defense systems such as the “Spider” system. This development comes amid a notable increase in Israeli defense exports, which reached a value of $14.8 billion in 2024, marking an 11.7% increase compared to the previous year.
In a related context, the outlet reported that Israeli companies are actively seeking to regain their presence at major international exhibitions, including the Eurosatory exhibition in France, after facing restrictions in previous iterations. The desire to attend the Marrakech Air Show is part of a strategy targeting emerging markets and NATO countries, as Israeli defense industries aim to boost their sales by showcasing their technological capabilities at military events hosted in the region.
As reported by nichan.ma.
