Radio frequency transmission operators with the 355th Communications Squadron, 355th Mission Support Group, 355th Wing; U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) G6 Directorate; and a Royal Moroccan Armed Forces communications service member validate a multi-language artificial intelligence capability that delivers real-time Arabic-to-English translation over MPU5 radios integrated into the Mobile Ad Hoc Network–Cloud High Mobility Radio system during African Lion 26 at Southern Zone Headquarters, Agadir, Morocco May 4, 2026. This proof concept tests the connection of allied and partner sensors to feed into a shared common operational picture, significantly improving interoperability and collective decision-making.
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. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Raquel Birk)
| Date Taken: | 05.03.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.10.2026 16:22 |
| Photo ID: | 9674373 |
| VIRIN: | 260502-A-PI656-2003 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 7.21 MB |
| Location: | AGADIR, MA |
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