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Securing NATO’s southern flank
Ten thousand troops from NATO Allies, partners and other African countries recently gathered in North Africa for an exercise aimed at strengthening security against terrorism, illegal migration and piracy.
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NATO trains with partners and other African nations to secure NATO’s southern flank
22 May 2025 - 23 May 2025
Exercise ‘African Lion 2025’ saw 10,000 troops train together in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia. After two weeks of classroom training, the exercise culminated in a week-long planning exercise, combining land, air, sea, space and cyberspace challenges.
A U.S. Army soldier aboard a C-130 aircraft en route to the next location during exercise African Lion 25 Exercise ‘African Lion 2025’ saw 10,000 troops train together in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia. After two weeks of classroom training, the exercise culminated in a week-long planning exercise, combining land, air, sea, space and cyberspace challenges.
A U.S. Marine manages air traffic during exercise African Lion 25. Exercise ‘African Lion 2025’ saw 10,000 troops train together in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia. After two weeks of classroom training, the exercise culminated in a week-long planning exercise, combining land, air, sea, space and cyberspace challenges.
U.S. Humvees parked in a remote desert during exercise African Lion 25. Exercise ‘African Lion 2025’ saw 10,000 troops train together in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia. After two weeks of classroom training, the exercise culminated in a week-long planning exercise, combining land, air, sea, space and cyberspace challenges.
U.S. Marines manage the air traffic during exercise African Lion 25. Exercise ‘African Lion 2025’ saw 10,000 troops train together in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia. After two weeks of classroom training, the exercise culminated in a week-long planning exercise, combining land, air, sea, space and cyberspace challenges.
A U.S. Marines manages the air traffic during exercise African Lion 25. Exercise ‘African Lion 2025’ saw 10,000 troops train together in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia. After two weeks of classroom training, the exercise culminated in a week-long planning exercise, combining land, air, sea, space and cyberspace challenges.
Moroccan Special Forces soldiers watch a brigade level display during exercise African Lion 25. Exercise ‘African Lion 2025’ saw 10,000 troops train together in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia. After two weeks of classroom training, the exercise culminated in a week-long planning exercise, combining land, air, sea, space and cyberspace challenges.
Moroccan Special Forces soldiers watch a brigade level display during exercise African Lion 25. Exercise ‘African Lion 2025’ saw 10,000 troops train together in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia. After two weeks of classroom training, the exercise culminated in a week-long planning exercise, combining land, air, sea, space and cyberspace challenges.
Moroccan and U.S. soldiers discuss operational tactics during exercise African Lion 25. Exercise ‘African Lion 2025’ saw 10,000 troops train together in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia. After two weeks of classroom training, the exercise culminated in a week-long planning exercise, combining land, air, sea, space and cyberspace challenges.
Moroccan soldiers drill their marching ahead of a ceremonial salute during exercise African Lion 25. Exercise ‘African Lion 2025’ saw 10,000 troops train together in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia. After two weeks of classroom training, the exercise culminated in a week-long planning exercise, combining land, air, sea, space and cyberspace challenges.
Moroccan soldiers stand at attention during exercise African Lion 25. Exercise ‘African Lion 2025’ saw 10,000 troops train together in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia. After two weeks of classroom training, the exercise culminated in a week-long planning exercise, combining land, air, sea, space and cyberspace challenges.
Moroccan soldiers stand at attention during exercise African Lion 25. Exercise ‘African Lion 2025’ saw 10,000 troops train together in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia. After two weeks of classroom training, the exercise culminated in a week-long planning exercise, combining land, air, sea, space and cyberspace challenges.
U.S. Marines General Langley salutes a formation of Moroccan soldiers during exercise African Lion 25. Exercise ‘African Lion 2025’ saw 10,000 troops train together in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia. After two weeks of classroom training, the exercise culminated in a week-long planning exercise, combining land, air, sea, space and cyberspace challenges.
U.S. Marines General Langley salutes a Moroccan soldier during exercise African Lion 25. Exercise ‘African Lion 2025’ saw 10,000 troops train together in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia. After two weeks of classroom training, the exercise culminated in a week-long planning exercise, combining land, air, sea, space and cyberspace challenges.