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Le général de corps d’armée Mohamed Berrid, Inspecteur général des Forces Armées Royales et commandant de la zone Sud, a tenu des entretiens avec Daniel Driscoll, secrétaire de l’Armée américaine, en marge des activités de la 22e édition des manœuvres African Lion 2026.
General Mohamed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the Southern Zone, held talks with Daniel Driscoll, Secretary of the U.S. Army, on the sidelines of the 22nd edition of the African Lion 2026 military exercises.
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Selon un communiqué de l’état-major général des Forces Armées Royales, la rencontre tenue au siège du commandement de la zone Sud a porté sur les différents aspects de la coopération militaire bilatérale entre le Maroc et les États-Unis, dans un contexte marqué par la dynamique continue des relations de défense entre les deux pays.
According to a statement issued by the General Command of the Royal Armed Forces, the meeting held at the headquarters of the Southern Zone command focused on various aspects of bilateral military cooperation between Morocco and the United States amid the ongoing momentum in defense relations between the two countries.
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Les deux parties ont souligné la solidité du partenariat stratégique entre les Forces Armées Royales et leur homologue américaine à travers un dialogue militaire régulier, des programmes conjoints et des exercices de terrain continus, notamment les manœuvres “African Lion”.
Both sides emphasized the strength of the strategic partnership between the Royal Armed Forces and their American counterparts through regular military dialogue, joint programs, and ongoing field exercises, particularly the “African Lion” drills.
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L’édition 2026 de ces grandes manœuvres militaires coïncide avec le 250e anniversaire de l’indépendance des États-Unis, ce qui confère à l’événement une dimension symbolique supplémentaire dans le cadre de la coopération militaire entre Rabat et Washington.
The 2026 edition of these major military exercises coincides with the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States, giving the event additional symbolic significance within the framework of military cooperation between Rabat and Washington.
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À l’issue des discussions, les deux responsables ont effectué une visite au centre multinational des opérations conjointes afin de suivre le déroulement des entraînements ainsi que les technologies modernes et innovations militaires utilisées lors de cette édition.
Following the talks, the two officials visited the multinational joint operations center to observe the progress of the exercises as well as the modern technologies and military innovations used during this edition.
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Les manœuvres “African Lion” sont considérées comme l’un des plus grands exercices militaires multinationaux en Afrique, avec la participation de forces issues de plusieurs pays. Elles visent à renforcer la coordination opérationnelle et l’échange d’expertises dans les domaines de la sécurité et de la défense.
The “African Lion” exercises are considered among the largest multinational military drills in Africa, involving forces from several countries. They aim to strengthen operational coordination and exchange expertise in the fields of security and defense.
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“African Lion 2026” strengthens the military partnership between Morocco and the United States through high-level talks between military officials
Morocco is witnessing significant military momentum in 2026 במסגרת the “African Lion” exercises, as the United States conducts tests of a new soldier-tracking system known as “Guardian.” At the same time, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces are taking part in unprecedented technological trials, notably involving the advanced military communication system “Link-16.”
The “Guardian” system is being tested at the Southern Zone Command headquarters in Agadir as part of the largest military exercise led by United States Africa Command. The drills involve more than 5,600 military personnel from over 40 countries, including Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana, and Senegal.
Still in its experimental phase, the system represents an advanced digital tool that enables near real-time tracking of soldiers’ movements, with data updates in under 30 seconds. This capability provides military commanders with precise and rapid situational awareness, allowing for more effective field decision-making.
According to U.S. military officials, the innovation aims to enhance operational management and reduce reliance on traditional reporting methods by unifying data and improving information accuracy in complex environments.
Meanwhile, Morocco has taken a significant step forward in military cooperation by participating in tests of the “Link-16” system—a highly secure tactical communication network that was, until recently, limited to member states of the NATO.
This system has enabled the exchange of encrypted operational information in real time between Moroccan and U.S. units across air, land, and maritime domains, in what has been described as a first-of-its-kind experience in Africa.
Officials emphasized that this development reflects a high level of strategic trust between Morocco and the United States, while also opening new prospects for strengthening interoperability between forces, amid rapid transformations in the global military landscape.
The outcomes of these trials are expected to serve as a foundation for further development of military cooperation, particularly as armed forces increasingly shift toward digitalized operations and data-driven battlefield management.
Source: Fes News Media
