# U.S. Africa Command Launches AMTEC in Morocco

The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) has established the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center (AMTEC) in Morocco, featuring the Multidomain Training Area (MDTA) that enables advanced military testing and experimentation across sea, air, space, and electromagnetic domains without kinetic or electromagnetic restrictions. This center, developed in partnership with Moroccan entities and currently in early operational use, offers new opportunities for defense contractors to support multidomain military capabilities and innovation in the African theater.

- **Why this matters:** AMTEC represents a strategic expansion of AFRICOM's testing and experimentation capabilities, signaling increased investment in multidomain operations in Africa.
- Defense contractors should evaluate opportunities to engage in prototype development, testing services, and technology integration at AMTEC.
- This initiative may influence future procurement planning for multidomain systems and interoperability solutions tailored to the African operational environment.
- Companies with expertise in advanced military experimentation, electromagnetic spectrum operations, and space-related technologies may find competitive advantages in this emerging market.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

### Sources
- [Interview with Air Force Lt. Col. Jared “CLiF” Bindl, Chief Innovation Officer, U.S. Africa Command to Discuss AMTEC - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/interview-with-air-force-lt-col-jared-clif-bindl-chief-innovation-officer-u-s-africa-command-to-discuss-amtec/international) - Defense Daily