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United States Africa Command

U.S.-Kenyan partnership advances security cooperation

Members from U.S. Africa Command joined U.S. AFRICOM senior leadership, U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. AFRICOM; and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Garric Banfield, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. AFRICOM; U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau; Chargè d’Affaires Susan Burns; and Kenyan Defence and state officials at the construction site for a new runway expansion and airfield infrastructure project Jan. 29, 2026, in Manda Bay, Kenya. Fostered as an opportunity to further enhance counterterrorism and security cooperation efforts between the partner defense forces, this project also strengthens Kenyan military’s operational capacity, presence, and capability.

Partnerships

Lightfish Unmanned Vessel First Joint Maritime Launch

Commander Task Force (CTF) 66 launched a Lightfish Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) for the first time off a partner nation’s vessel during Cutlass Express 2026 off the coast of the Indian Ocean, Feb. 9.

Readiness

Strengthening Aviation Security Together: USAFE-AFAFRICA’s Force Multipliers

When discussing U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s (USAFE-AFAFRICA) international partnership mechanisms, most would likely think of foreign affairs officers or bilateral exercises before the safety office.

            
U.S.-Kenyan partnership advances security cooperation

Lightfish Unmanned Vessel First Joint Maritime Launch

Strengthening Aviation Security Together: USAFE-AFAFRICA’s Force Multipliers

USAFRICOM, with Partners and Allies, counters malign actors and transnational threats, responds to crises, strengthens African security forces, and supports U.S. Government efforts in Africa to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity.

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Cutlass Express 2026: Innovation to Drive the Fight Against Trafficking And Illegal Fishing

Cutlass Express 2026 (CE26) arrives at a decisive moment for maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean, where drug trafficking, human smuggling, and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing continue to threaten coastal economies and regional stability.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

U.S. - Kenya relations continue in countering terrorism as AFRICOM Deputy Commander Visits KDF

Covering more than 1,400 km in roughly 30 hours, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Brennan, deputy commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), continued discussions on how AFRICOM and its partners can strategically counter terrorism in East Africa through various meetings and engagements with senior military leaders from the Kenyan Defence Forces in Nairobi and Manda Bay, Kenya, Feb. 5-6, 2026.

Friday, February 13, 2026

Marshall Center fellows visit U.S. Africa Command to prepare for leadership roles

Senior fellows from the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies visited U.S. Africa Command headquarters on Feb. 4, for a strategic overview of the command's mission and its partnership-focused approach to security in Africa.

Monday, February 9, 2026

AFRICOM news

Cutlass Express 2026: Innovation to Drive the Fight Against Trafficking And Illegal Fishing

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

AFRICOM news

Cutlass Express 2026: Innovation to Drive the Fight Against Trafficking And Illegal Fishing

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

U.S. - Kenya relations continue in countering terrorism as AFRICOM Deputy Commander Visits KDF

Friday, February 13, 2026

AFRICOM news

Partnerships

U.S. Africa Command strengthens relationships with African partner nations through multinational exercises and military-to-military engagements. This cooperation enhances defense capabilities, improves effectiveness, and ensures readiness to face complex security challenges.

Operations

Working alongside regional partners, U.S. Africa Command conducts military operations to disrupt, degrade, and neutralize violent extremist organizations posing transnational threats. These operations not only protect U.S. interests but also foster the development of capabilities and sustained readiness among our partners.

Readiness

U.S. Africa Command is committed to protecting U.S. personnel and facilities within the region. By working closely with partner nations, we ensure all forces are equipped with the capabilities and readiness necessary to respond effectively to any crisis.