Agadez
Overseas Base · Niger
Status
Active
Type
Overseas Base
Location
Overseas
About This Installation
Agadez, a Saharan desert city, hosts 2nd surveillance drone base in Niger, used to track militants.
💡 Why Does This Matter?
The United States maintains approximately 750 military bases in over 80 countries — more than any nation in world history. The annual cost of maintaining overseas bases exceeds $55 billion.
Critics argue that many overseas bases are Cold War relics that increase tensions, provoke "blowback," and drain resources from domestic needs. Supporters say they deter aggression and protect allies. Agadez in Niger is one of these installations.
📍 Coordinates
16.9722°N, 7.9845°E · View on Google Maps →