Gen. Dagvin Anderson Archives

Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander of U.S. Africa Command, participates in a small unmanned aircraft system demonstration with U.S. soldiers from the 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, at Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany, Sept. 1, 2026. As the pace of innovation accelerates and tactics continue to evolve, sAUS integration is becoming increasingly critical to adaptation on the modern battlefield by improving how units coordinate detection, tracking and response capabilities against emerging aerial threats. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri, AFRICOM public affairs)

U.S. Africa Command wants tech innovation to offset troops’ shrinking ground presence

Lt. Col. Jared “CLiF” Bindl was recently appointed to serve as U.S. Africa Command’s first-ever chief innovation officer.

5 days ago By Brandi Vincent

U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander of U.S. Africa Command, salutes Kenyan servicemembers during a pass and review after visiting Kenyan Naval Base Manda Bay, Kenya, July 29, 2026. Anderson and his staff visited several East African countries, meeting with state and military leaders, exploring ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in support of shared goals for regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

Africom’s new Defense Economics Office set up to drive outsized security returns

U.S. Africa Command increasingly views the economic domain as a core security vector.

Sep 17, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 173rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team train during the African Lion 26 capstone event at Cap Draa, Tan-Tan, Morocco, May 8, 2026. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Sanchez)

Africom, Morocco to establish new tech-focused training and experimentation center for counterterrorism operations

Officials said it will include a range complex, “drone academy” and technology center to develop, test and evaluate new capabilities, specifically low-cost, scalable equipment.

Jul 14, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command; Francisca Tatchouop Belobe, the African Union commissioner for economic development, trade, tourism, industry, and minerals; and Walter Parrs, charge d’affaires, U.S. Mission to the African Union, and other military and government leaders met at the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Jan. 28, 2026. Established in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity, the African Union is a continental body consisting of member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. (Department of Defense courtesy photo)

U.S. Africa Command prioritizes technology as ‘an enabler of African-led security’

Gen. Dagvin Anderson discussed his recent trip to Africa and tech priorities, in an email exchange with DefenseScoop.

Jan 29, 2026 By Brandi Vincent