Military observers from some twenty partner countries attended, Tuesday at Cap Draa (north of Tan-Tan), operational trainings conducted as part of the combined Moroccan-American exercise African Lion 2022. The maneuvers were attended by Lieutenant General Belkhir El Farouk, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and Commander of the South Zone. The air maneuvers included the execution of several missions by FAR and US Air Force means, among others, Moroccan planes “F16”, American bombers “B1” and American helicopters “AH 64” Apache. This year’s exercise, launched on June 20 at the Southern Zone Command, is attended by 10 African and international countries, as well as some twenty military observers from partner countries. The drills are taking place in the regions of Agadir, Benguerir, Kenitra, Mahbes, Taroudant and Tan Tan.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 29, 2022 15:12 UTC