DVIDS (CENTCOM / DoD): AFRICOM, Angola kick off the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD)
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U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), in conjunction with the Angolan Armed Forces, officially opened the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) June 30, 2026. The ACHOD serves as the key forum for senior military officials to address shared security threats, enhance regional stability, and discuss collaborative frameworks that enable long-term investment and economic growth across the continent.
This year’s event is held in Luanda, Angola from June 30 to July 2, 2026.
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