The normalization of relations with Israel negotiated by the United States has advantages for Morocco, including the help of the Hebrew state to build its arms industry.
The agreement signed between Israel and Morocco will lead to the establishment of a “magic” trio (Israel-USA-Morocco) in the arms sector, with US funding, reports Israel Valley. In short, the Hebrew state will help Morocco build an arms industry. The same source could not provide details on the aid due to Israeli military censorship.
Since October 2020, there is a military cooperation agreement between Morocco and the United States. The American Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper had signed the roadmap which defines this cooperation between the two countries which will go until 2030. The kingdom is an excellent client of the American arms industry, with the orders of Abrams tanks, 24 F-16 “Viper” combat aircraft and 24 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.
“Now more than ever, our two nations are working closely to face the challenges of a complex security environment ranging from counterterrorism and other transnational threats, to regional instability and to broader strategic issues,” he said. commented an American minister, before signing this new military cooperation agreement.
