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US-Nigeria security and military cooperation

Overview

The United States and Nigeria have engaged in a series of security cooperation initiatives aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to combat regional terrorist groups.

In late August 2026, the two nations conducted joint military training exercises at Operating Location Bauchi. Facilitated by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), the program focused on enhancing the Nigerian Armed Forces' operational readiness through instruction in areas such as small-unit tactics, explosive ordnance disposal, and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Specialized training was provided to the Nigerian Air Force Special Forces Regiment regarding the technical and tactical use of drones.

Following these exercises, the United States delivered additional military equipment to the Nigerian Air Force via a C-17 transport aircraft. This delivery, conducted under a Foreign Military Sales agreement, was requested by Nigerian authorities to bolster counter-terrorism operations. This assistance builds upon previous collaborations, such as the acquisition of A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, to improve regional security and defense capabilities.

Entities

Nigeria · Nigerian Air Force · United States Africa Command · U.S. Africa Command · United States Air Force

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    United States delivers military equipment to Nigeria

    The United States delivered new military equipment to the Nigerian Air Force via a C-17 aircraft to support regional counter-terrorism efforts under a Foreign Military Sales agreement.

  2. 18 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
    U.S. and Nigeria conduct joint military training in Bauchi

    U.S. and Nigerian forces are conducting joint military training in Bauchi, focusing on drone technology, combat casualty care, and tactical skills to bolster regional security and interoperability.

Sources

africa.businessinsider.com · contrapodernews.com · dailyreport.ng · dailytrust.com.ng · defencenetwork.co.za · diarioestrategia.cl · dvidshub.net · gistmania.com · gistreel.com · insidebusiness.ng · iroyinyorubatv.com.ng · lanouvelletribune.info · nigerianeye.com · phctelegraph.info · punchng.com · thecitizenng.com · theglittersonline.com.ng · time.news · tribuneonlineng.com · von.gov.ng