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).
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.
UK field hospital in South Sudan fully operational
Construction of the hospital came at the request of the UN, and was assessed as one of the best ways UK expertise could support delivery of the UNMISS mandate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
