Barak MX in Sidi Yahya El Gharb: A strategic defensive step in the context of advanced military cooperation with Israel

Barak MX in Sidi Yahya El Gharb: A strategic defensive step in the context of advanced military cooperation with Israel
In a significant military development confirmed by Israeli and international reports in January 2026, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces began operating and deploying the advanced Barak MX air defense system , developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). This deployment was revealed through satellite imagery and electronic signals detected at a newly constructed air defense base near Sidi Yahya el Gharb, approximately 60 kilometers northeast of the capital, Rabat, giving the system a strategic position covering the heart of the kingdom's political and economic decision-making. System capabilities: Multi-layered shield against modern aerial threats The Barak MX is one of the most advanced air defense systems in its class, capable of intercepting a variety of threats including fighter jets, drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles, with a range of up to 150 kilometers. It utilizes a unified vertical launch system that allows for the use of missiles with varying ranges (35 km, 7…

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