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AFRICOM advances drone swarm defense system in second field test
10:00 PM6/3/2026
To better protect troops from modern aerial threats, U.S. Africa Command completed a second successful field test of its low-cost, drone-swarm defense system at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, in Livermore, California, April 27 to May 1, 2026.
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African air chiefs solidify partnerships, shape AAAF future at AACS
10:00 PM5/20/2026
African air chiefs, representatives from 29 African nations and U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa leadership, participated in the 2026 African Air Chiefs Symposium in Tunis, Tunisia, May 13-15.
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AFRICOM commander Gen. Anderson testifies before Congress
10:00 PM5/20/2026
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander of U.S. Africa Command, testified before the U.S. House and Senate Armed Services committees May 14 and 19, 2026, about the strategic importance of Africa and evolving security threats.
Appearing before lawmakers to discuss the command's annual posture statement and budget request, Anderson outlined AFRICOM's mission and priorities.
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Africom Commander Says Continent at 'Crossroads' of Global Commerce, Security
7:18 AM5/15/2026
Air Force Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson, commander of U.S. Africa Command, updated Congress on the security environment of the world's second largest continent during a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington today.
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African Air Chiefs convene for symposium in Tunisia
10:00 PM5/13/2026
Air chiefs from more than 30 countries on the African continent, alongside senior leaders from U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, convened in Tunis for the 2026 African Air Chiefs Symposium (AACS), May 13 to May 15, 2026.
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Historic African Lion 26 concludes
10:21 AM5/11/2026
After weeks of synchronized operations across land, air, sea, cyber, and space domains, African Lion 26 concluded with a series of complex, technology-driven culminating events that underscored the exercise’s evolution into the premier joint, all-domain multinational training event on the continent, May 8, 2026.
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African Lion 2026 brings Vermont National Guard State Partnership Program partners together for MEDREX in Senegal
4:00 AM5/9/2026
Military medical personnel from Senegal, the United States, Austria and Italy trained together across three hospitals in southern Senegal during Exercise African Lion 2026.
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Inaugural drone academics held in Morocco during African Lion 26
10:00 PM5/6/2026
The inaugural African Lion drone academics class graduated more than 20 service members from four nations, trained on cost-effective small unmanned aircraft systems at Southern Zone Headquarters, in Agadir, Morocco, May 5, 2026.
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DHA-GEIS strengthens biosurveillance, force health protection during African Lion 26
6:51 PM5/6/2026
A coalition of U.S. military and research organizations deliver integrated biosurveillance support, strengthening commanders’ situational awareness and directly bolstering mission readiness during African Lion 26, April 20-May 8, 2026.
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Vermont National Guard conducts key leader engagements with Senegal partners ahead of 2027 medical exercise
4:00 AM5/6/2026
Vermont National Guard leaders conducted a pre-deployment site survey in Thiès, Senegal, May 3-4, to assess regional healthcare capabilities and coordinate planning for Medical Readiness Exercise 2027, or MEDREX 27.
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US personnel apply new innovative sustainment assessment during African Lion 26
2:06 PM5/5/2026
AGADIR, Morocco – African Lion 26 continues to strengthen military partnerships across Africa, and this year’s exercise introduced a new tool to advance that effort: the Assess, Advise, Advocate, and Integrate Operational Readiness and Sustainment Assessment.
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A cry in the desert: In a moment of firsts, decades of partnership made the difference
9:05 PM5/3/2026
U.S. service members and the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces are redefining what partnership looks like through shared expertise, innovation and expanding access to impactful care, under a network of expeditionary medical tents in central Morocco, April 20- May 8, 2026.
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US Soldiers test autonomous systems during African Lion 26 in Morocco
9:06 PM4/30/2026
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), conducted autonomous tactical vehicle training during African Lion 26 at Cap Draa, Tan-Tan, Morocco, April 30, 2026.
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Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations
10:00 PM4/29/2026
Exercise Flintlock 2026 concluded this week, bringing together 1,500 service members from more than 30 partner nations for comprehensive military training.
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AFRICOM hosts leaders as part of ELDP training
10:00 PM4/29/2026
A cohort of 64 military and civilian employees taking part in a 10-month Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) from across the defense enterprise gained a front-line perspective of the warfighter during a visit to U.S. Africa Command in Stuttgart, Germany, April 30, 2026.
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Digital medical tool enhances patient care during African Lion 26 in Morocco
9:04 PM4/29/2026
U.S. military medical personnel are leveraging a digital application to improve patient care and documentation during African Lion 26 at Cap Draa, Tan-Tan, Morocco, April 29, 2026.
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Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson, Commander of U.S. Africa Command Visits Algeria to Strengthen Strategic Cooperation on Regional Security
10:00 PM4/28/2026
Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson, Commander of United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) undertook an official visit to Algeria, Apr 27-28, 2026, aimed at reinforcing bilateral cooperation and advancing shared efforts toward regional stability and peace.
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Eyes on the Horizon: Flintlock Integrates Drone Course to Meet Evolving Threats
10:00 PM4/27/2026
During Exercise Flintlock 26 in Jacqueville, international and African forces took part in a new drone training course aimed at preparing for modern security threats.
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17 Nations Complete Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Training in Senegal
11:00 PM4/26/2026
Naval forces from 17 nations executed Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) operations in Senegal as part of Exercise Obangame Express 2026, a multinational effort aimed at strengthening maritime security in West African waters.
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From Pier to Platform: Seabees Enable Autonomous Operations During OE26
10:00 PM4/26/2026
U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 and 22nd Naval Construction Regiment (NCR) are enabling the next generation of maritime operations during Exercise Obangame Express (OE) 2026, constructing expeditionary infrastructure designed to support autonomous systems in the Gulf of Guinea.
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