foreign military training

Jul- 2026 -

24 July

Members from Machine Guns Platoon, Support Company, 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, mounted in Revised Weapons Mounted Installation Kit (RWMIK) sat back in reserve ready to punch forward onto the objective during Exercise Haraka Storm, Kenya, on the 21st of July 2023. The British Armys global response force has tested its ability to deploy and fight at short notice in some of Africas most challenging environments. The soldiers of 3 PARA Battlegroup honed both their fighting and fieldcraft skills on the Kenyan savannah as part of the six-week long Exercise Haraka Storm. Dealing with the rough terrain, searing heat and potentially deadly animals - ranging from lions and elephants to scorpions and snakes troops followed a progression of training, building from polishing their individual skills and specialities to a final mission which sees the whole force operating together to assault a heavily-defended objective. The 1,000-strong battlegroup is built around the airborne infantry of Colchester-based 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, bolstered by artillery, engineers, signallers, medics, and logisticians from across 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team. Specially trained and equipped to deploy by parachute, helicopter or airlanding, the 3 PARA Battlegroup is currently held at very high readiness to respond to global crises. In April, it deployed to Sudan to provide security and logistic support to the evacuation of British civilians.

UK Cancels Military Training in Kenya Over Permit Dispute

Britain has cancelled one of its annual military trainings in Kenya after failing to obtain a license from the government, its defense ministry said on Thursday.

Feb- 2026 -

11 February

Africa

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)

Staff Writer With AFP

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

War

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

Exercises

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

Americas