Nigerian Air Force and Nigerian Army participate in international peace support operations, supporting regional security goals with UN and AU involvement.

The entities involved

• Nigerian Air Force →

  air warfare branch of Nigeria's military

  • Airbus Helicopters is supplying new AW-109 and H-125 platforms to the Nigerian Air Force for modernization.Mon 17:32
  • Joint operations involving the Nigerian Air Force and Nigerian Army are underway in Katsina State to neutralize criminal elements and threats.Mon 03:18
• Nigerian Army →

  land warfare branch of Nigeria's military

  • Nigerian Army conducted patrols in Mangu LGA and operations in Riyom LGA on September 10, 2026.Mon 06:42
  • Bola Ahmed Tinubu addresses security challenges in the North of Nigeria, with the Nigerian Army providing support and gaining backing from figures like Mohammed Bello Matawalle.Mon 05:15
• African Union →

  supranational union in Africa

  • The African Union established a joint mechanism on reparative justice.Mon 17:31
  • The African Union is deploying peace operations in Somalia, the Central African Republic, Burundi, and Sudan, working with international partners.Mon 10:34

Related events

• Nigerian Air Force provided support to Nigerian Army troops.Sep 8
• The Nigerian Army is conducting peace support operations in Nigeria.Jun 30
• Nigerian Navy, Army, and Air Force formed a partnership for integrated national defense and counter-terrorism operations.Jun 7
• Nasarawa State provides logistical and operational assistance to the Nigerian Army.Aug 17
• The Nigerian Army promotes dialogue and collaboration among African armies within the continent of Africa.Jul 6