A long-range missile, a surveillance drone and a system that links military forces will be on display at the Marrakech Airshow. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) plans to showcase the LORA missile, the Heron MK II drone and the OPAL-NG combat management system. IAI is also promoting air-defence systems, communication satellites and aircraft maintenance services at the event.
The company is targeting its products at the “evolving defence, aerospace, and security needs of Morocco, Africa, and the wider region”. It describes the systems as “combat-proven in recent high-density conflicts”.
There is no indication that Morocco has ordered the systems being displayed. IAI has not announced a buyer, contract value, number of systems or delivery date.
LORA missile
The LORA is a surface-to-surface missile designed to hit targets at distances of up to 430km.
IAI lists a range of 90km to 430km. The missile weighs 1.6 tonnes and is 5.2 metres long. GPS and an inertial navigation system guide it to its target.
IAI says the missile can “reach any target whose position is known within its operational radius and destroy it less than ten minutes after the firing decision.”
Possible targets include air bases, command posts, rocket-launcher batteries, air-defence systems and fortified military sites.
A solid-fuel rocket engine powers the missile. It is stored and launched from a sealed container, which reduces the need for maintenance.
A standard 16-tonne truck can carry four missiles. IAI says the system can also be installed on ships.
The company has not said which warhead or configuration will be shown at the Marrakech event.
Heron MK II drone
The Heron MK II is a surveillance and intelligence drone.
It can fly above 35,000ft and remain in the air for up to 45 hours. Its top speed is about 278km/h.
The drone can carry cameras, radar and systems that collect electronic and communications intelligence. It can also work as a communications relay.
IAI says its sensors can “gather intelligence from dozens of kilometres away without crossing a border”.
The version planned for the Marrakech Airshow is not listed as carrying weapons.
OPAL-NG
IAI will also present OPAL-NG, a new system designed to connect different military forces.
The network can link fighter jets, helicopters, drones, warships and command centres. It can share data, voice, images and video in real time.
OPAL-NG works with NATO standards such as Link 16. It also uses artificial intelligence to help commanders make decisions.
IAI describes the system as offering “artificial intelligence-driven decision support, enhanced cooperation between manned and uncrewed systems, and real-time execution across air, land, and sea domains.”
The system has an open design, allowing customers to connect existing radios, data links and other equipment.
The showcase comes as military ties between Morocco and Israel continue to grow. The two countries held their third Joint Military Committee meeting in Tel Aviv in January. They agreed on a 2026 military action plan covering joint training, operational readiness and long-term military planning.
IAI has already secured a $500m contract to supply the Barak MX air and missile-defence system.
Elbit Systems has also been selected to supply 36 ATMOS 2000 self-propelled artillery systems. BlueBird Aero Systems has opened a facility in Ben Slimane to assemble Spy-X loitering munitions.
IAI is also looking for “local cooperation, industrial alliances, knowledge sharing, and technology transfer” in Morocco.
Its Marrakech presentation will include non-military products as well. These include communication satellites, aircraft maintenance services and passenger-to-freighter aircraft conversions.
IAI’s Boeing 777-300ERSF programme can convert passenger aircraft to carry up to 105 tonnes of cargo. The company says 11 converted aircraft had completed more than 20,000 flight hours by July.
