RAF to continue to support French operations in Africa with C-17s
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon announced today that the UK will continue to provide C-17 support to French counter-terrorist operations in Africa for at least the next six months.
UK reaffirms support for East African stability
Armed Forces Minister Mark Lancaster recently visited Uganda, and pledged that the UK will continue to support the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).
NATO Secretary General calls for end to fighting in Libya
Jens Stoltenberg met the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Libya.
UK South Sudan UN mission draws to a close
Over the last four years the UK has had 300 personnel deployed to the UN mission in South Sudan.
British troops deploy to Egypt
A contingent of British Army personnel have deployed to Egypt.
Egypt using deck parked Avenger SAM system to protect Mistral class amphibious assault ships
In what has been described as an unconventional move, Egypt is using the Avenger self-propelled surface-to-air missile system to protect its assault ships.
Three Royal Air Force Chinooks arrive in Mali
3 Chinook helicopters have arrived in West Africa to support the French counter-terrorism operation in Mali.
No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing deploy to Nigeria
A 66 person Short Term Training Team (STTT) from No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing deployed from RAF Lossiemouth to Nigeria for a 6 week period to train the Nigerian Air Force Regiment.
Ivory Coast orders C295 transport aircraft from Airbus
The Ministry of Defence of the Ivory Coast has signed a firm order for one C295 medium transport aircraft.
Nigeria purchase A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, weapons, and associated support from the US
The sale includes all associated training, spare parts, aviation and ground support equipment, and hangar, facilities, and infrastructure required to support the program.
