Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory drone swarm field demonstration
1:06 PM3/11/2026
A drone swarm field demonstration conducted at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore, California on Jan. 14, 2026. (Courtesy photo, release number LLNL-MI-2015849)
AFRICOM bolsters innovation skills with targeted training
11:00 PM3/10/2026
U.S. Africa Command is enhancing its personnel’s ability to generate innovative solutions through a series of targeted training courses designed to equip staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle complex challenges.
U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting ISIS-Somalia
12:00 AM3/2/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS-Somalia from Feb. 22-26, and Feb. 28, 2026.The airstrikes occurred in the vicinity of the Golis Mountains, approximately 70km southeast of Bossaso.
AFRICOM explores drone swarm technology to counter emerging threats
11:00 PM2/24/2026
In response to the rapidly evolving threat of low-cost, aerial drones, U.S. Africa Command is evaluating a new force protection system designed to affordably and effectively safeguard troops using swarming technology.
Justified Accord 2026 begins in Kenya, Tanzania, Djibouti
11:00 PM2/23/2026
Exercise Justified Accord 2026 (JA26), U.S. Africa Command’s largest annual, multinational exercise in East Africa, officially begins today across Djibouti, Kenya and Tanzania. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), JA26 integrates approximately 1,500 personnel from Djibouti, Kenya, Tanzania, the United States and several other nations to build readiness, deepen partnerships and strengthen regional security.
AFRICOM Tech Expo connects innovators with mission-critical needs
11:00 PM2/23/2026
The Kelley Barracks fitness center transformed into a hub of innovation as U.S. Africa Command personnel connected with technology experts at the AFRICOM Tech Expo, Feb. 24, 2026.
Multinational Partners Finalize Plans for Exercise Flintlock 2026
11:00 PM2/22/2026
More than 30 African, international and U.S. special operations forces are meeting in Abidjan this week to finalize plans for Exercise Flintlock, U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise scheduled for April. The Ivorian special forces–hosted planning event will synchronize participating nations for training more than 1,000 participants across Côte d'Ivoire and Libya.