Unmanned - Test

USSOCOM looking at using Africa as a test bed for military capabilities

May 20, 2026

TAMPA, Florida. The commander of Special Operations Command Africa said his command is looking at using the continent's operating environment to develop and refine emerging capabilities that cannot be tested in higher-end theaters without exposing them to adversary observation.

Unmanned - Test

USSOCOM looking at using Africa as a test bed for military capabilities

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