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VICE News embedded with U.S. Africa Command during African Lion 2026, one of the world's largest military exercises, held in Morocco, to document how AI-assisted targeting systems, autonomous combat vehicles, suicide drones, and next-generation military communications are being deployed and tested by U.S. forces and allied militaries. The investigation documents a range of technologies — from robotics to quantum computing — now operating in a live multinational exercise environment.

The report frames African Lion 2026 not as a demonstration of experimental prototypes but as evidence that autonomous warfare has moved from theoretical concept to operational practice. Per the investigation, these AI targeting and autonomous vehicle systems are being integrated alongside human units in joint exercises with partner militaries across multiple countries.

Bodycam footage released by the City of Beeville Police Department documented an officer rescuing a baby from a car stranded in floodwaters. The rescue occurred in Beeville, Texas, and was captured on the officer's body camera during the emergency response. With 40 mainstream media articles covering the incident, the rescue has received significant national attention.