Baledogle Airfield
Overseas Base · Somalia
Status
Active
Type
Overseas Base
Location
Overseas
About This Installation
1 of 2 recently revealed secret drone/special operations outpost to combat al-Shabab militants. Site of an abandoned Cold War-era Air Force base in Somalia’s sun-blasted Lower Shabelle region
💡 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. Baledogle Airfield in Somalia is one of these installations.
📍 Coordinates
2.6708°N, 44.7931°E · View on Google Maps →