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    Defense-industry partners complete first live-fire demonstration leveraging the Africa Multidomain Training, Experimentation Center [Image 3 of 8]

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    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform stands in front of a military drone/UAV on what appears to be an airfield tarmac. The soldier's name tape reads 'GACHERU' and rank insignia suggests a senior officer, with a U.S. Army patch and American flag visible. In the background, a red-brick control tower and palm trees suggest a location in a warm, possibly Middle Eastern or North African region.

    TAN-TAN, MOROCCO

    08.05.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Raquel Birk 

    U.S. Africa Command

    U.S. Army Col. Michael M. Gacheru, regional engagement division chief, U.S. Africa Command J5, participates in an interview discussing how the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center will generate operational insights to inform future experimentation, capability development, and employment at Tan-Tan, Morocco, Aug. 6, 2026.AMTEC will enable U.S. and Moroccan forces to test, evaluate and iterate on emerging technologies in a realistic environment strengthening shared readiness and interoperability. This live-fire also demonstrates how AMTEC will provide dedicated physical space and full electromagnetic spectrum access to support defense-industry partners to conduct testing. As one of the early contributions under the U.S. Army’s Test Range Expansion Initiative, the demonstration proves there is opportunity for defense industry to conduct testing that is difficult to replicate at many U.S. ranges, reinforcing Morocco’s role as a regional security leader. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Raquel Birk)

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    Date Taken: 08.05.2026
    Date Posted: 08.11.2026 08:00
    Photo ID: 9861141
    VIRIN: 260806-A-PI656-2002
    Resolution: 6720x3776
    Size: 3.52 MB
    Location: TAN-TAN, MA
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    The image captures a large explosion occurring on an arid, rocky desert terrain. A prominent fireball with yellow-white core and orange-red outer flames dominates the left portion of the frame, with debris and fragments visibly ejected outward. The sky is overcast and gray, contrasting sharply with the vivid colors of the blast.
    The image shows burned and charred debris lying on sandy, rocky ground. The fragments appear to be remnants of a destroyed object, showing significant fire and heat damage with blackened surfaces and melted material. A person's boot is partially visible in the upper right background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform stands in front of a military drone/UAV on what appears to be an airfield tarmac. The soldier's name tape reads 'GACHERU' and rank insignia suggests a senior officer, with a U.S. Army patch and American flag visible. In the background, a red-brick control tower and palm trees suggest a location in a warm, possibly Middle Eastern or North African region.
    The image captures a large explosion occurring at ground level in an arid, open landscape. A massive fireball with intense yellow and orange flames is visible, accompanied by billowing smoke clouds and debris being ejected in multiple directions. The sky is clear and blue, providing strong contrast to the explosion.
    The image captures a large ground-level explosion with intense orange and red hues, likely from a controlled detonation or blast event. Debris, dust, and fragmented material are being propelled outward and upward in all directions from the blast epicenter. The explosion appears to originate at ground level in an arid or desert-like environment.
    Three technicians are conducting pre-flight or maintenance operations on a bright orange aerial target drone on what appears to be an airfield tarmac at dusk. The drone is torpedo-shaped with small landing gear and is mounted on a wheeled ground support cart. A fourth person in a high-visibility vest is visible in the background near a vehicle.
    An orange unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or target drone is captured in flight against an overcast gray sky. The aircraft features a distinctive elongated orange fuselage with white wings and a rear-mounted propeller configuration. The image appears to be taken at dusk or dawn based on the low ambient light conditions.
    An orange fixed-wing drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is captured in flight against an overcast, hazy sky. The aircraft has a distinctive elongated fuselage with a rear-mounted propeller and visible wing surfaces. The image appears to be a motion-blurred or slightly out-of-focus photograph taken during flight.

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