GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the United States military has begun fresh training for the Nigerian Armed Forces.
The United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, made this disclosure in a report published on Monday, August 24, 2026.
AFRICOM stated that the training is focused on improving the ability of Nigerian military personnel to handle combat situations, use unmanned aircraft systems and respond to security threats.
The US military also noted that the training is aimed at improving cooperation between the armed forces of both countries.
According to AFRICOM, the training is being conducted at Operating Location Bauchi as part of a wider US-Nigeria security cooperation programme.
It explained that the activities are designed to share military knowledge, strengthen the capacity of Nigerian forces and improve coordination between American and Nigerian personnel, noting that the training covers several areas considered important to battlefield operations.
AFRICOM further said that the training includes Combat Lifesaver and Tactical Combat Casualty Care, weapons familiarisation, camouflage, water treatment and testing, explosive ordnance disposal, small-unit tactics and unmanned aircraft system training.
“The US and Nigerian forces are conducting a series of training events at Operating Location Bauchi, Nigeria, aimed at sharing military expertise, strengthening partner capacity and building relationships between service members from both nations,” AFRICOM said.
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