A date has not yet been set for a deal that will help Morocco protect its facilities on the border with Algeria and intercept missiles from the Polisario organization in Western Sahara.
Rabat is ready to purchase the Iron Dome system from Israel, but no date has yet been set for the deal. This was reported last weekend by the French-language newspaper Ludisk, published in Morocco.
Since the resumption of diplomatic relations last December, there has been military coordination between Morocco and Israel. The two countries unveiled about three months ago coordination in the cyber field, and the two armies signed an agreement to combat cyber piracy. Israel has a reputation in the field of cyber warfare, and international media are talking about the acquisition of the Israeli NSO civilian and military spy program "Pegasus" by Morocco.
According to the Moroccan newspaper, Morocco's interest in the Iron Dome stems from its ability to intercept missiles and small drones. Morocco may use the Iron Dome system to protect its facilities on the border with Algeria and intercept Polisario missiles in Western Sahara. Raphael manufactures the Iron Dome and does not oppose its sale to Morocco.
The Spanish newspaper El País reported on Spain's situation in the context of the crisis between Algeria and Morocco. He spoke about Israel's assistance to Morocco to adjust the balance of military forces and reduce Algerian supremacy. Morocco has advanced equipment from Israel that has narrowed the gap with Algeria and serves as a deterrent force that will cause Algeria not to attack Morocco.
Algeria-Morocco relations are in a serious crisis threatening to ignite a conflict, and Algeria has threatened Morocco with punishment after accusing it of killing three Algerian citizens in Western Sahara using UAVs.
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