US confirms drones in Niger have striking capabilities
DAKAR, Senegal — The United States started arming drones in the West African nation of Niger earlier this year, according to the U.S. Africa Command.”In coordination with the Government of Niger, U.S. Africa Command has armed intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft already in Niger to improve our combined ability to respond to threats and other security issues in the region. Armed ISR aircraft began flying in early 2018,” Samantha Reho, spokeswoman […]
