‘The system will assist the US Army in protecting American troops from ballistic & airborne threats, as well as from developing threats in the areas where US troops are deployed on various missions.’

Morocco has enjoyed bilateral benefits from Washington with US recognition of its sovereignty over Western Sahara. The cabinet approved Israel’s normalization agreement with Morocco in a unanimous vote on Sunday.

The UAE and Israel agreed to normalize relations in August, a deal forged largely over shared fears of Iran. The United Arab Emirates cabinet on Sunday approved the establishment of an embassy in Tel Aviv, state media said.