Israel Opens First Permanent Defense Attaché Office in Morocco
Amir Baram led a high-level Israeli delegation to Rabat to inaugurate a permanent defense attaché office and expand strategic military and industrial cooperation.
Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defense Amir Baram led a high-level delegation to Rabat to strengthen security and military cooperation with Morocco. The visit culminated in the inauguration of Israel's first permanent Defense Attaché office in the Moroccan capital, which will be headed by Col. Sharon Itach.
Acting on the direction of Defense Minister Yisrael Katz, Baram met with Minister Delegate for National Defense Administration Abdellatif Loudiyi, Lieutenant General Mohammed Berrid, and senior officials from the Royal Palace. The partnership focuses on joint training between the Israel Defense Forces and the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, cybersecurity, and the development of a domestic Moroccan defense industrial base through joint ventures and offset agreements.
Strategic cooperation has expanded into significant procurement deals, including a $1 billion agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries for an intelligence satellite and the acquisition of 36 Atmos 2000 artillery systems from Elbit Systems. This diplomatic push follows Israel's first official participation in the Marrakech Airshow in October 2026, where Israeli firms showcased combat-proven technologies. The Israel Ministry of Defense views the partnership as a key component of its broader strategy to expand defense exports and bolster force buildup.
