Israeli Defence Ministry Director General Amir Baram visits Morocco to discuss military procurement, cybersecurity, defence manufacturing and training, while inaugurating a permanent defence attaché office in Rabat.
Israel and Morocco are working to deepen their defence partnership, with senior Israeli defence officials visiting Rabat to discuss military procurement, defence technology, cybersecurity, personnel training and the development of Morocco's domestic defence manufacturing capabilities. The visit reflects growing security cooperation between the two countries and efforts to expand industrial collaboration beyond conventional arms procurement.
The Israeli delegation was led by Amir Baram, Director General of Israel's Ministry of Defence, on behalf of Defence Minister Israel Katz. The delegation also included representatives from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and held meetings with senior Moroccan military and government officials on November 9 and 10, 2026.
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During the visit, Baram met Abdeltif Loudyi, Morocco's Minister Delegate in charge of the National Defence Administration. Their discussions covered the progress of bilateral defence cooperation and opportunities to expand collaboration in military equipment procurement, advanced defence technologies and industrial development. Both sides also reviewed existing arrangements covering the protection of classified military information and equipment, cybersecurity, exchange of expertise and personnel training.
Baram also met Lieutenant General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces and Commander of the Southern Zone, at the armed forces' General Staff headquarters. The meeting was held under the instructions of King Mohammed VI. Both officials discussed military capability development, technical cooperation, training and the exchange of professional expertise. They reaffirmed their commitment to implementing action plans adopted by the Joint Military Commission, which provides a framework for coordinating defence engagement between the two countries.
A significant development during the visit is the planned inauguration of the permanent premises of Israel's Defence Attaché Office in Rabat. The office is headed by Colonel Sharon Itach, Israel's first permanent defence attaché to Morocco. Establishing a permanent diplomatic and military representation is expected to support regular communication, institutional coordination and the implementation of bilateral defence initiatives.
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The two countries' defence relationship has expanded since they renewed diplomatic relations in 2020 and signed a defence cooperation memorandum of understanding in November 2021. Their engagement includes government-to-government defence agreements, military exchanges and joint training activities. Israeli defence companies are also supporting Morocco's efforts to establish an independent defence industry through joint ventures and offset agreements, enabling greater local manufacturing participation.
The latest visit highlights a broader shift towards industrial cooperation, with both countries exploring opportunities to strengthen Morocco's domestic production capabilities and expand collaboration in emerging defence technologies. The partnership is expected to support defence procurement, cybersecurity development and technical capacity-building while creating further opportunities for Israeli defence companies in the North African market.