US supports Nigeria with new military equipment under arms deal

The United States recently delivered military equipment to the Nigerian Air Force as part of an ongoing partnership to combat terrorism in the region. This delivery was carried out by a US Air Force C-17 aircraft over the weekend, as reported by US Africa Command (AFRICOM) on Thursday.

AFRICOM explained that the equipment was provided under a foreign military sales agreement between the United States and Nigeria. The primary goal of this delivery is to strengthen the collaboration between the two nations and bolster Nigeria's counter-terrorism capabilities.

The African Command emphasized that this support aligns with the broader efforts by the US to enhance its cooperation with Nigeria in addressing security challenges across the country. The Nigerian military has been actively engaged in combating terrorism and other security threats, and the US has continued to provide military cooperation, training, and the supply of defense equipment as part of this partnership.