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  • Updated: May 09, 2022

Morocco In Talks To Acquire Israel's Missiles

Morocco In Talks To Acquire Israel's Missiles

Morocco is negotiating with an Israeli arms manufacturer, Elbit Systems to acquire the Delilah short-range cruise missiles.

This is according to a report by Spanish military news website, Defensa on Monday.

It said Morocco is looking to upgrade the capabilities of its fleet of F-5 supersonic light fighter jets with the 250-kilometre range missiles to enhance the accuracy of the air forces' surgical strikes.

The report added that the F-5s will be equipped with the latest avionics and advanced sensor and jamming systems, in addition to modern air-to-ground and air-to-air armaments.

In February, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) entered into an agreement with Morocco to supply the military with the Barak MX advanced air and missile defence system in a deal worth over $500 million.

The deal followed the historic visit to Rabat by Israel's Minister of Defence, Benny Gantz.

Earlier in the month of May, Israel's Defence Ministry released annual defence sales figures for last year which saw a record-breaking $11.3 billion worth of sales.

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