Military Cooperation
Friday, May 27, 2016 - 06:28
A major training program was held at the Enrique Soto Cano Air Base in Honduras, when the Central America Sharing Mutual Operational Knowledge and Experiences Exercise brought together representatives of fire brigades from seven Central American nations from April 16th-23rd for a joint training session with U.S. Air Force Squadron 612 out of Soto Cano Air Base.
Friday, May 27, 2016 - 06:23
With the defence cooperation deal signed by the US and Senegal last week, the US is increasing its military foothold in Africa. It can be argued that this is a new direction in the Africa policy of the Obama administration and a response to China’s new naval base in Djibouti.
Thursday, May 26, 2016 - 06:26
Egypt's military chief of staff Lieutenant General Mahmoud Hegazy flew to the United States in an official visit that is set to last for a few days, Egypt's military spokesman said in an official statement.
Thursday, May 26, 2016 - 06:19
U.S. Consular General to Nigeria John Bray expressed his country’s preparedness to help Nigeria establish peace and end the ongoing violence in the South region by Niger Delta Avengers and other militant groups.
Thursday, May 26, 2016 - 05:01
Colombia's National Navy (ARC) recently trained 14 members of the Honduran Navy (FNH) on the best ways to conduct searches and gather intelligence to fight narco-trafficking and organized crime. The three-week training session at the headquarters of the Naval Chief of Staff in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, focused on counter-intelligence and investigative tactics
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 - 06:45
India and Oman signed pacts to upgrade their defense ties during Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's May 20-22 visit to the gulf nation, which was the first country India established defense ties with in the 1970s.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 - 06:45
The outgoing U.S. commander of AFRICOM warns that the force must adapt to effectively meet the shifting challenges and complexities of 21st century security issues in Africa.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 - 06:42
From May 10th-12th, senior-level non-commissioned officers (NCO) from all three branches of the Salvadoran Military and the New Hampshire National Guard met with representatives from U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) in San Salvador to exchange ideas on how to support the role of NCOs in the Salvadoran Armed Forces.
Monday, May 23, 2016 - 06:37
Tunisia has entered into a security partnership with Canada to aid in the fight against terrorism. The pact was announced on Saturday during a visit by Canadian Foreign Minister Stephane Dion, to the north African country.
Friday, May 20, 2016 - 07:21
The armies of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru came together in the broadest joint operation ever undertaken by the three forces in the Amazon border region. The nations are working together to combat drug trafficking and illegal mining, sources of financing for criminal groups.