The United States has given the green light for a fresh military sale to Nigeria. The deal, worth $346 million, includes bombs, missiles, rockets, and advanced war gear.
The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) confirmed the approval on August 13, 2025.
The package is designed to strengthen Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts and curb illicit trafficking across the country and the Gulf of Guinea.
“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States,” the DSCA said. “It will improve Nigeria’s capability to meet current and future threats through operations against terrorist organisations and to counter illicit trafficking.”
Precision Weapons and Strategic Partnerships
Nigeria’s request includes 1,002 MK-82 general-purpose 500 lb bombs, 1,002 MXU-650 Air Foil Groups, and 5,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II rounds.
Each APKWS II round contains a WGU-59/B guidance section, a high-explosive warhead, and an MK66-4 rocket motor.
Also included are 515 MXU-1006 Air Foil Groups for 250 lb Paveway II GBU-58 bombs, 1,517 MAU-169 or MAU-209 computer control groups, and 1,002 FMU-152 programmable fuzes.
Non-major items like FMU-139 fuzes, bomb components, impulse cartridges, and practice rockets round out the package.
The deal comes with full integration support, test equipment, and technical services from US government and contractors.
Lockheed, RTX, and BAE Systems to Deliver
Three defence giants—Lockheed Martin, RTX Missiles and Defence, and BAE Systems—will handle the supply. These companies are known for producing advanced aircraft, missile systems, and battlefield technology.
Lockheed Martin builds the F-35 fighter jet and C-130 Hercules aircraft. RTX is the world’s second-largest military contractor, specialising in missile systems and radars.
BAE Systems, Europe’s largest defence firm, manufactures naval ships, armoured vehicles, and defence electronics.
The DSCA said Nigeria will absorb the equipment without difficulty. The sale won’t affect the region’s military balance or US defence readiness.
Nigeria’s Growing Arsenal
This isn’t Nigeria’s first big-ticket arms deal with the US. In 2022, the US approved a $997 million package that included 12 attack helicopters, 2,000 precision weapon guidance kits, and night vision systems.
The new deal is expected to boost Nigeria’s firepower against Boko Haram, ISWAP, and other insurgent groups. It also supports maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, where piracy and trafficking remain threats.
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