A Royal Moroccan Armed Forces Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma helicopter was seen flying over a joint attack controller training site during the African Lion 26 exercise held at Cap Draa, Tan-Tan, Morocco, on April 23, 2026. This multinational training event focused on joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) operations, significantly boosting interoperability among allied forces. The exercise highlighted the capability of these nations to project credible combat airpower, showcasing their collective strength through the sharing of tactics, techniques, and procedures.
African Lion 26 (AL26) stands as the largest annual joint exercise organized by the U.S. Africa Command, aimed at enhancing the collective security capabilities of the United States, various African nations, and global allies. This extensive exercise is led by the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and runs from April 20 to May 8, 2026. The event takes place across several host nations, including Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia, and involves more than 5,600 military and civilian personnel from over 40 different countries. The focus of AL26 is to drive regional security through innovation and to fortify partnerships among participating nations.
As reported by dvidshub.net.
