Particular Operations Command – Africa forces have partnered with members of the Kenyan Defence Drive for a Joint Mixed Alternate Coaching in Isiolo, Kenya.
The navy engagement, which concluded on 11 July, “permits a chance for the accomplice forces to strengthen protection capabilities and align priorities in direction of better safety for East Africa,” Africa Command mentioned.
“The JCET programme’s main objective is to supply accomplice nation particular operations models particular coaching to advertise safety and stability in Africa. JCETs improve US relationships with accomplice nations by creating and sustaining essential military-to-military connections and bettering joint and allied readiness and interoperability.”
This coaching is a part of a collection of US engagements with the Kenyan navy that present alternatives for models to work collectively, study from one another, construct interoperability, and strengthen relationships. In 2021, the US partnered with Kenya on exchanges to enhance navy skillsets throughout an occasion in Somalia devoted to selling security and stability within the Horn of Africa.
“The US and Kenya stay united of their partnership to protect in opposition to threats from violent extremists undermining the steadiness of the area,” Africa Command concluded.
