During the historic visit of Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz to Morocco, several advanced military systems sales agreements were signed between the two countries.
On an official visit to Morocco , the Israeli Minister of Defense, Benny Gantz, visited the Mausoleum of the late Mohamed V in Rabat, where he signed the guest book.
Morocco has received the full 300 light tactical vehicles ordered at the end of last year from the French manufacturer Arquus.
The United States is considering selling Morocco the latest version of the Patriot air defense missile system. The kingdom is cited as a potential customer along with two other European countries.
Morocco is strengthening its military cooperation with Israel. After the acquisition of Israeli drones and the project to manufacture kamikaze drones, the kingdom plans to build a military base near Melilla with its new partner.
On Thursday, Morocco carried out a first test of the Turkish-origin Bayraktar TB2 drone it purchased in April. The device was spotted flying over the sky of Laâyoune.
Announced on an official visit to Morocco in the very near future, the Israeli Minister of Defense, Benny Gantz, could conclude the sale to the kingdom of the anti-missile system called "Iron Dome".
The French group Thales, specialized in aerospace, defense, security and ground transportation, delivered last July to the Royal Moroccan Air Force its hundredth Ground Master 400 radar, in accordance with the contract signed with the kingdom in 2019.
Morocco is considering acquiring the "Iron Dome" anti-missile defense system from Israel to defend itself against any attack by the Polisario Front in the Sahara, and also from Algeria.
Morocco would consider carrying out certain work on two of its major air bases so that they are capable of accommodating the F-16 Block 72, the order for which was placed two years ago.
The Chinese company Norinco, specialized in the armaments industry, has set up shop in Morocco by opening a subsidiary in Rabat.
The United States has revealed details about the modernization plan of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR). It appears that Morocco is working to establish a local defense industry.