U.S. service members offer remarks during the inaugural multinational drone academics graduation ceremony during African Lion 26, at Southern Zone Headquarters, Agadir, Morocco, May 5, 2026. The courses highlighted military innovation in small, unmanned aircraft systems, enhancing the readiness of partner and allied forces to integrate advanced battlefield technologies and supporting partner-led approaches to regional security. AL26 is U.S. Africa Command's largest annual joint exercise, designed to strengthen collective security capabilities of the U.S., African nations and global allies. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) from April 20 to May 8, 2026, and hosted in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, AL26 involves over 5,600 civilian and military personnel from more than 40 nations, using innovation to drive partner-led regional security. (Courtesy video by Blue Tree Production)