The United States military has commenced a fresh round of training for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces as part of efforts to strengthen security cooperation between both countries.
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) disclosed this in a report published on Monday, August 24, 2026.
According to AFRICOM, the training is being conducted at Operating Location Bauchi under a broader US-Nigeria security cooperation programme.
The exercise is focused on enhancing the ability of Nigerian military personnel to respond to combat situations, counter security threats and operate unmanned aircraft systems.
AFRICOM said the training is also designed to facilitate the exchange of military expertise, strengthen the capacity of Nigerian forces and improve coordination between American and Nigerian personnel.
The training covers several areas considered critical to battlefield operations, including Combat Lifesaver and Tactical Combat Casualty Care, weapons familiarisation, camouflage, water treatment and testing, explosive ordnance disposal, small-unit tactics and unmanned aircraft system operations.
“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.
The latest exercise underscores the ongoing security partnership between Nigeria and the United States, particularly in the areas of military training, operational readiness and counterterrorism cooperation.
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