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exercise2026-05-01 00:00 UTC
U.S. Army tests drone-dropping high-altitude balloons during African Lion 26 off Morocco
During the African Lion 26 exercise off the coast of Morocco, a U.S. Army landing craft launched micro high-altitude balloons carrying drones and communications payloads. The balloons reportedly dropped one-way attack munitions that struck intended targets.
DETAILS
Type
exercise
Occurred
2026-05-01 00:00
Reported
2026-06-12
Location
Off the coast of Morocco
Coordinates
28.3348, -10.3713
Confidence
72 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
Exercise test; balloons deployed drones/one-way attack munitions and reportedly hit all targets as intended.
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