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AFRICOM
AFRICOM, short for United States Africa Command, is a unified combatant command of the U.S. military responsible for all American military operations and relations with nations across the African continent.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
AFRICOM, the United States Africa Command, is one of eleven unified combatant commands of the U.S. Department of Defense, established to conduct military operations, security cooperation, and promote regional stability and U.S. national security interests across its area of responsibility in Africa, excluding Egypt.
BACKGROUND
The United States Africa Command is one of the eleven unified combatant commands of the United States Department of Defense, headquartered at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany. It is responsible for U.S. military operations, including fighting regional conflicts and maintaining military relations with 53 African nations. Its area of responsibility covers all of Africa except Egypt, which is within the area of responsibility of the United States Central Command. U.S. AFRICOM headquarters operating budget was $276 million in fiscal year 2012.
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- United States Africa Command
- U.S. Africa Command
- USAFRICOM
- Africa Command
USAGE NOTE
AFRICOM is frequently discussed in contexts related to counter-terrorism, security assistance, and humanitarian efforts in Africa.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to AFRICOM.
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A diverse defense contractor providing combat vehicles, IT systems, C4ISR technologies, and shipbuilding, all essential for military readiness and operational effectiveness.
A provider of advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains, including secure communications, electronic warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions.
A Fortune 500 company providing IT, engineering, and science solutions to various government sectors, including defense and intelligence, with capabilities in cybersecurity, data analytics, and mission support systems.
A global consulting firm providing technology and management solutions, including cybersecurity, data analytics, digital transformation, and engineering services to U.S. government agencies and defense clients.
A U.S. government agency responsible for the development of emerging technologies for use by the military, focusing on breakthrough innovations that provide strategic advantage.
A division of Boeing that develops and manufactures military aircraft, satellites, and integrated defense systems for global defense forces.