US Edition
US approves potential $346 million weapons sale to Nigeria to bolster security
The $346 million sale includes over 1,000 bombs and 5,000 rockets to help Nigeria counter Boko Haram and illicit trafficking, U.S. officials said.
- On August 13, 2025, the U.S. State Department authorized the notification of Congress regarding a possible $346 million arms deal with Nigeria to enhance its efforts against security threats.
- The approval follows a pattern of prior U.S. military sales, including a $997 million deal in 2022, as Nigeria faces escalating attacks by Boko Haram and other groups.
- The sale comprises munitions, bombs, and precision-guided rockets aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s capacity to address terrorism and combat illegal smuggling activities within the country and the Gulf of Guinea region.
- The Pentagon said the sale will strengthen Nigeria's ability to address existing and emerging threats without compromising the readiness of U.S. defense forces.
- The deal awaits congressional approval and could strengthen Nigeria’s counter-terrorism operations amid a conflict that has displaced over two million people and killed about 35,000 civilians since 2009.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
45 Articles
45 Articles
U.S approves $346m weapons sale to Nigeria to fight terrorism
”The proposed sale will improve Nigeria’s capability to meet current and future threats through operations against terrorist organizations and to counter illicit trafficking in Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea”, the U.S State Department said.
·Pointe-Noire, Congo
Read Full Article
Associated Press News+30 Reposted by 30 other sources
US approves potential $346 million weapons sale to Nigeria to bolster security
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $346 million weapons sale to Nigeria to help improve security in the sub-Saharan country.
·United States
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources45
Leaning Left7Leaning Right6Center19Last UpdatedBias Distribution59% Center
Bias Distribution
- 59% of the sources are Center
59% Center
L 22%
C 59%
R 19%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
