US Army to Test 15 Anti-Drone Systems in Morocco

• •The U.S. Army will test 15 anti-drone systems in Morocco in early 2027.
• •Demonstrations will occur in February and March, followed by assessments in April and May.
• •The initiative aims to deliver effective technologies to soldiers within 180 days.

The U.S. Army plans to test up to 15 counter-drone systems in Tan-Tan, Morocco, starting in early 2027. Soldier-led demonstrations are scheduled for February and March, followed by an operational assessment during the African Lion 2027 exercise in April and May. This initiative aims to deliver effective technologies to soldiers within 180 days. The testing will focus on protecting command posts and small operating locations from small unmanned aircraft. The U.S. Army's Southern European Task Force, Africa, is collaborating with the Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate to streamline the acquisition process. The testing conditions in Morocco are favorable due to open airspace and varied terrain, which are difficult to replicate in the U.S. and Europe. This program builds on the growing defense relationship between the U.S. and Morocco.