US Army Activates New Psychological Operations Company Focused on Africa
The US Army has officially activated Delta Company, 7th Psychological Operations Battalion, nicknamed 'Drongo Company,' at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on July 15. The new unit will operate under US Africa Command, focusing on psychological operations across contested environments in Africa. The activation is part of a broader transformation of Army special operations forces and a shift in US military strategy on the continent, moving away from direct combat toward influencing and shaping perceptions. The company's nickname derives from a small African bird known for mimicry and subversion. This expansion comes as the US reduces its combat footprint in Africa, closing drone bases in Niger and withdrawing troops from Nigeria, while emphasizing partner nation capacity building through training and a new drone academy in Morocco.
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