Morocco and U.S. launch 21st “African Lion” military exercise

Morocco and U.S. launch 21st “African Lion” military exercise
Royal Moroccan Armed Forces general Mohammed Benlouali (front left), and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Daniel Cederman (front right) and aides at the African Lion 2025 opening ceremony, May 12, 2025, in Agadir, Morocco. Photo: U.S. Army

Morocco and the US held the opening ceremony for the 21st "African Lion" military exercise in Agadir Monday, according to Moroccan media. Running until May 23rd, the multinational drills involve over 10,000 troops from more than 40 nations, including NATO allies. Training spans land, air, sea, cyber, and space domains, aiming to boost interoperability and regional security.

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