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Morocco Boosts Military Ties with Israel Amid Regional Tensions

1/10/2026

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Kingdom of Morocco is strengthening its military capabilities through cooperation with Israel, focusing on drones and air defense.
Steven Höfner of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation says Morocco aims to develop satellite technology with Israel.
Morocco ranks 31st in arms imports, with Israel as its third-largest supplier.
Recent arms deals include the Barak MX missile system, now deployed.
Despite tensions with Algeria, Morocco proposes a $19 billion defense budget for 2026.

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Kingdom of Morocco is strengthening its military capabilities through cooperation with Israel, focusing on drones and air defense.
Steven Höfner of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation says Morocco aims to develop satellite technology with Israel.
Morocco ranks 31st in arms imports, with Israel as its third-largest supplier.
Recent arms deals include the Barak MX missile system, now deployed.
Despite tensions with Algeria, Morocco proposes a $19 billion defense budget for 2026.