# Elbit Systems supplies Alinet EW and SIGINT system to Morocco

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2022/11/elibit-supplies-alinet-ew-and-sigint-system-to-morocco/
- Published: 2022-11-05T12:06:25+01:00
- Author: Darek Liam

Israeli Elbit Systems was awarded an approximately $70 million contract in June 
to supply “Alinet” Electronic Warfare (EW) AND Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) solutions
to Morocco in a contract that will be executed over a period of two and a half years.

Under the contract, Elbit Systems will provide ground-based EW and Signal Intelligence(
SIGINT) units equipped with Electronic Support Measures, Electronic Counter Measures
as well as Command and Control systems. These units will generate a comprehensive
passive air and ground picture and provide an electronic order of battle, [enabling effective responses to both aerial ](https://www.military.africa/2021/11/morocco-fielding-israeli-skylock-counter-uas/)
and land-based threats.

“As part of the contract, Elbit Systems will supply ground EW and SIGINT units equipped
with electronic support means, electronic countermeasures as well as command and
control systems. These units will create a comprehensive passive air and ground 
picture and provide an electronic order of battle, which enables an effective response
to both air and ground threats,” the statement said. 

Oren Sabag, General Manager of Elbit Systems ISTAR & EW, said: “We witness a  growing
demand for our EW and SIGINT solutions as militaries across the globe increasingly
recognize the critical importance of dominating the electromagnetic spectrum.”

> [Morocco fielding Israeli Skylock counter-UAS](https://www.military.africa/2021/11/morocco-fielding-israeli-skylock-counter-uas/)

Alinet systems are considered classified intelligence systems since they enable 
the collection of signals intelligence and electromagnetic information (radar) The
field of spectrum collection is considered a strategic capability. The system is
designed to collect radar signals and perform RRR tasks to determine the frequencies
emitted by radars of air defence systems, and can also collect radio and electromagnetic
radar signals.”

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Alinet is used to suppress the enemy’s air defences by searching for radar signals
and radio signals which can pinpoint locations such as command posts, and this information
can be combined with [Bayraktar TB2](https://www.military.africa/2021/04/morocco-orders-13-bayraktar-tb2-uav/)
and HAROP drones without the need for direct monitoring from drone-mounted Electro-
Optical systems.

[Israel and Morocco continue to increase their defence cooperation after they signed a defence pact in November last year. ](https://www.military.africa/2021/11/israel-signs-defence-pact-with-morocco/)
Morocco had previously signed a memorandum on cyber cooperation and data security–
the latter a possible preamble to purchases of high-end Israeli military technologies.

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Although unspoken, Rabat’s acquisition of the Israeli Alinet EW and SIGINT system
is in direct response to its rival [Algeria’s procurement of the Chinese CEW-03A Mobile 6×6 truck EW system](https://www.military.africa/2022/09/algeria-turns-to-china-for-enhanced-electronic-warfare-capability/).
Algeria acquired the Chinese EW system in September, to add to its Russian Krashuka-
4 and the Avtobaza EW systems.

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