foreign military training – The Defense Post

Feb- 2026 -

11 February

Nigerian Navy and Police Force personnel conduct Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training during exercise Obangame Express 2023 in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 25, 2023. Obangame Express 2023, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation, and increase maritime safety and security among participating nations in the Gulf of Guinea and Southern Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrea Rumple)

US Deploys 200 Troops to Train Nigerian Military

The United States will deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to train its armed forces in their fight against jihadist groups, Nigerian and US officials said Tuesday, as Washington increases military cooperation with the West African country.

Nov- 2025 -

26 November

Air

Saab’s GlobalEye Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft.

Rojoef Manuel

Saab, CAE Ink International Training Partnership for GlobalEye Spy Plane

Saab and CAE have signed an agreement to deliver advanced training for Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft.

25 November

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

German Armed Forces to Adopt Lessons From Ukrainian Frontline Veterans

Berlin plans to integrate Ukrainian military veterans into German Armed Forces academies to teach its own warfighters, providing combat experience that training simulations cannot imitate.

Oct- 2025 -

15 October

Europe

Joe Saballa

British Forces Put AI Through Its Paces in Latvia Combat Training

British soldiers have taken a step into the army’s AI-driven future, trialing the latest uncrewed systems and artificial intelligence tools during Exercise Forest Guardian in Latvia.

9 October

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

Philippines, France Near Agreement for Joint Military Exercises

The Philippines is close to finalizing a defense deal with France that would allow their troops to train and hold joint military exercises in each other’s countries.

Jul- 2025 -

1 July

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

Chinese Troops to Train Anti-NATO Weapon Ops in Russia: Ukrainian Intel

Russia is preparing to work closely with Beijing to train Chinese military personnel in countering NATO weapon systems, according to Ukrainian intelligence.

Feb- 2025 -

10 February

Air