Nigeria Set to Receive $346M in US Bombs and Rockets to Combat Terrorism.

The U.S. government has given the green light for a possible military sale to Nigeria worth $346 million, including bombs, precision-guided munitions, rockets, and related gear.

The Defence Security Cooperation Agency announced on August 13 that it notified Congress about the potential deal.

Nigeria plans to acquire over a thousand 500-pound general-purpose bombs (MK-82), alongside various air foil groups, computer control units, programmable fuzes, and 5,000 rounds of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II rockets.

The sale package also includes additional items like bomb components, high-explosive and practice rockets, integration support, testing equipment, and logistics assistance.

This sale aims to bolster Nigeria’s capacity to counter terrorism and illegal trafficking within the country and the Gulf of Guinea.

According to the agency, the deal will not disturb the military balance in the region or impact U.S. defense readiness.

The primary contractors for the deal are RTX Missiles and Defence, Lockheed Martin, and BAE Systems.

There are no current offset agreements, and no additional U.S. personnel will be sent to Nigeria as a result of this sale.

The final cost may vary depending on Nigeria’s exact requirements and budget.

Overall, the transaction aligns with U.S. foreign policy by supporting a key security partner in Sub-Saharan Africa.