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).
British troops deploy to Egypt
A contingent of British Army personnel have deployed to Egypt.
China delivers tanks and artillery to Nigeria
The first batch VT-4 main battle tanks and self-propelled howitzers bought by the Nigerian Army from China recently arrived in the country, say the Chinese Government.
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.
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.
Defence Secretary praises UK peacekeepers in South Sudan
The UK must continue to bring equality and peace to the world’s most fragile countries, the Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has said on a visit to Africa.
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.
British A400M Atlas aircraft to fly UK aid to Mozambique
A400M Atlas aircraft will deliver up to 20 tonnes of UK aid supplies.
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.
NATO Secretary General calls for end to fighting in Libya
Jens Stoltenberg met the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Libya.
