Lidija Simlesal, a Department of the Army Civilian assigned to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), pauses for a photo prior to the start of the African Land Forces Summit 2026 in Rome, Italy, March 23, 2026. SETAF-AF, on behalf of the U.S. Army Chief of Staff, will host ALFS 2026 in Rome from March 22–24. The event brings together senior African military leaders, global industry innovators, and investors to strengthen regional security through new partnerships and technologies.
Under the theme “Empowering shared security through intelligence, innovation, and industry,” the summit is designed to bridge the gap between defense institutions and the private sector, moving beyond traditional procurement to emphasize dual-use technologies and non-traditional partnerships. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)
| Date Taken: | 03.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.02.2026 03:13 |
| Photo ID: | 9579300 |
| VIRIN: | 260323-A-SD031-1104 |
| Resolution: | 2432x3648 |
| Size: | 4.44 MB |
| Location: | ROME, IT |
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