The 19th edition of the “African Lion” exercise has kicked off in Agadir today by FAR and the US Armed Forces, with exercises lasting until June 16, according to the FAR General Staff.
To mark the official launch of the multinational joint exercise, an opening ceremony took place on Monday at the headquarters of the General Staff in Agadir. Representatives from the participating countries were present during the event, as confirmed by the same source.
During the ceremony, the theme of the exercise and the various activities planned for the 19th edition were unveiled.
These include an operational planning exercise for the “Task Force” General Staff, tactical exercises involving land, sea, air, and combined operations during both daytime and nighttime, a combined exercise involving special forces, airborne operations, the deployment of a military field hospital to provide surgical-medical services to the local population, as well as exercises targeting the combat of weapons of mass destruction.
The combined exercise seeks to improve defence capabilities and collaboration to confront transnational threats and violent extremist groups, as well as interoperability during crises and operations to strengthen security and stability in the region.
Spanning seven regions in Morocco, namely Agadir, Tan-Tan, Mehbes, Tiznit, Kenitra, Benguerir, and Tifnit, the “African Lion 2023” exercise serves as an annual event aimed at enhancing Moroccan-American military cooperation.
In 2007, Morocco and the US began the African Lion manoeuvres, in which both European and African nations take part. The joint exercise is annually but sometimes occurs more than once a year.
The African Lion exercise is hosted by other nations including Ghana, Senegal, and Tunisia.
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