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Morocco Deploys Israeli Barak MX Missiles Amid Security Threats

1/7/2026

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Morocco has begun deployment of the Barak MX surface-to-air missile system from Israel Aerospace Industries.
The 2022 $500 million deal reflects Morocco's defense ties with Israel since 2020 normalization, amid UAVs and Algeria threats, and projected military budget of $19 billion for 2026.
The Barak MX system has a layered design and can engage targets at varying ranges.
IAI opened a factory in Morocco to produce advanced drone technology locally.

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Story summary

Morocco has begun deployment of the Barak MX surface-to-air missile system from Israel Aerospace Industries.
The 2022 $500 million deal reflects Morocco's defense ties with Israel since 2020 normalization, amid UAVs and Algeria threats, and projected military budget of $19 billion for 2026.
The Barak MX system has a layered design and can engage targets at varying ranges.
IAI opened a factory in Morocco to produce advanced drone technology locally.