An Airman from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron marshals a C-130J Super Hercules at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, August 3, 2019. This was the first C-130 to take-off at Air Base 201, marking the beginning of limited Visual Flight Rules operations at the base. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer
Business Insider: US Air Force drones in a new base in Niger are now locked and loaded against terrorist threats
* Nigerien Air Base 201, a US-constructed base in Niger, will finally begin counterterrorism operations using intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) drones.
* The massive project costed $110 million, and experienced delays due to inclement weather conditions.
* Here's are some key details about Nigerien Air Base 201.
A $110 million Nigerien air base constructed by the US will finally begin counterterrorism operations using intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) drones after delays due to inclement weather conditions, the military announced on Friday.
"We are working with our African and international partners to counter security threats in West Africa," US Africa Command (AFRICOM), the combatant command overseeing US operations in the continent, said in a statement. "The construction of this base demonstrates our investment in our African partners and mutual security interests in the region."
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More News On Nigerien Air Base 201
US-Constructed Air Base in Niger Begins Operations -- VOA
Armed drones to fly out of Niger air base now operational after delayed completion -- Air Force Times
ISR Operations Begin at Nigerien Air Base 201 -- Air Force Magazine
US begins ISR flight operations from Air Base 201 in northern Niger -- Defense Post
US Begins Drone Operations Out of New Niger Air Base -- Military.com
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ReplyDeleteAdvisors and support help the troops of other countries, so that regular troops of the line do not have to go with their large cost and large footprint.
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To defend those foreign countries from AL Qaeda affiliates in the Mahgreb (AQIM). AQIM has roots stretching back to 1992.
Do we need that? I prefer spending money to rebuilt our capabilities in case of clash with China...and we are not ready.
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