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US military trains Nigerian forces in drone technology, combat care


The United States military has commenced specialised training for Nigerian troops in unmanned aircraft systems, combat casualty care and other operational skills as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security cooperation between both countries.

The training is taking place at an operating location in Bauchi State under a broader US-Nigeria military partnership aimed at improving operational readiness, enhancing local capabilities and promoting greater interoperability between the two forces.

According to the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), the programme covers several areas, including Combat Lifesaver and Tactical Combat Casualty Care, weapons familiarisation, camouflage techniques, water treatment and testing, explosive ordnance disposal, small-unit tactics and unmanned aircraft systems.

“U.S. 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 training programme was developed after Nigerian military officials identified areas where additional expertise and capacity-building would be most useful.

Capt. Gabriel Feingold, a logistics officer with the US Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, said American personnel presented their Nigerian counterparts with several training options before allowing them to select their preferred areas.

“We bring them a list of several different training topics, and they select what they think would be most beneficial for them,” Feingold said.

Particular attention was given to unmanned aircraft systems, with Sgt. Mark Murphy, an intelligence analyst assigned to the 13th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, leading a practical session for about 10 members of the Nigerian Air Force Special Forces Regiment.

The session began with classroom instruction before participants were given hands-on experience operating the aircraft.

Murphy also demonstrated how unmanned systems could be deployed and how intelligence gathered through the technology could be incorporated into military operations.

“They were really excited with being able to get hands-on time with it,” Murphy said, noting that the Nigerian personnel also expressed interest in receiving further training on the systems.

Beyond technical instruction, AFRICOM said the joint exercises were designed to strengthen working relationships between American and Nigerian personnel, particularly at lower operational levels.

Feingold described the interaction as an important part of the partnership, saying, “It helps build relationships between Soldiers and the partner force, especially at the lower levels.”

The military engagement also includes informal activities such as basketball and volleyball when operational duties and weather conditions allow, providing additional opportunities for personnel from both countries to interact.

AFRICOM said further training activities are being developed at the Bauchi location as the United States and Nigeria continue to identify areas for knowledge-sharing and capacity development.

LordIsaac:
Lamba training. Teenagers operate drones all over the world!

LordIsaac:
Lamba training. Teenagers operate drones all over the world!

LordIsaac:
Lamba training. Teenagers operate drones all over the world!

Buzuzum:
, But not for war. you think to use drone for video is the same thing as to use to bomb enemies?

Chukaben001:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/us-military-trains-nigerian-forces-in-drone-technology-combat-care/amp/

LordIsaac:
Lamba training. Teenagers operate drones all over the world!

NwaIgboBoy:
Continuity and Consistency will be the prime issue.

Before December, ask them of those drones and wait for their response.

Unserious entity

LordIsaac:
Lamba training. Teenagers operate drones all over the world!

marlow1962:
After training, Boko, lukurawa, iswap, etc will now do practical with, them.

May God help us in this country.

Buzuzum:
, But not for war. you think to use drone for video is the same thing as to use to bomb enemies?

iamnotillicit:
You really don't know the kind of drone they talking about

The drones are huge actually, not those small drones that u buy at the store

Big drones actually

Buzuzum:
, But not for war. you think to use drone for video is the same thing as to use to bomb enemies?

vertueptime:
Us is a terrorist nation that trains u to fight for them, if u don't allow them steal your resources they will use media propaganda in you and remove you, they are responsible for all wars around tbe globe

LordIsaac:
I see. I wonder if such news is for public consumption.

iamnotillicit:
This is an open secret actually...

LordIsaac:
I never hear of such open secrets about internal operations of the trainees' military!

iamnotillicit:
Well now you heard...
What they want you to hear
So It's no longer secret like secret