US delivers military equipment to NAF to boost counter
The United States has delivered military equipment to the Nigerian Air Force to support ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the region. The transfer was facilitated through a Foreign Military Sales agreement between the two nations.
Why it matters
This delivery highlights the ongoing security cooperation between the US and Nigeria aimed at stabilizing the region against extremist threats.
US delivers military equipment to NAF to boost counter-terrorism operations - Businessday NG
US delivers military equipment to NAF to boost counter-terrorism operations
The United States has delivered military equipment to the Nigerian Air Force as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to combat terrorism in the region.
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) disclosed this in a post shared on X on Thursday.
AFRICOM said the equipment was delivered over the weekend by a US Air Force C-17 aircraft under a Foreign Military Sales agreement between the two countries.
The command said the delivery would further strengthen the partnership between the United States and Nigeria while supporting Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts.
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