Military personnel from 13 European Union (EU) countries are the backbone of an effort to improve overall operational efficiency of the FADM (Forcas Armadas de Defesa de Mozambique) by way of the bloc assistance mission EUMAM (EU Military Assistance Mission) in Mozambique.
In the latter part of last year the EU instructors and trainers were boosted by American military expertise in a counter-terrorism training programme at the FADM Moamba training camp.
A US (United States) Embassy in Mozambique statement has it the programme attended by 105 Mozambican soldiers aimed to enhance FADM ability to counter violent extremist threats through instruction in small unit tactics, operational planning, battlefield medical care and the protection of civilians. “Graduates demonstrated measurable improvement in readiness, co-ordination and mission execution—capabilities that directly support Mozambique’s ongoing efforts to improve stability in affected provinces and national objectives tied to resilience, community security and counter-terrorism response,” it continues.
In an end of year statement, EUMAM Mozambique said it presented 36 specialised training programmes in 2025 attended by over 800 FADM personnel.
The 83-strong EU mission was integral to command and control (C2); logistics; training trainers for quick reaction force (QRF) instructors; maintenance and transport; leadership; military pedagogy, as in method/practice of teaching; civil-military co-operation (CIMIC), strategic communication and institutional advice to FADM General Staff programmes. The year also saw the first logistic sustainability – maintenance – programmes for assets, mainly vehicles, provided by the European Peace Facility (EPF).
EUMAM Mozambique uses the FADM training camps Chimoio, Dongo, Katembe and Mavalane as well as the FADM military driving school in Maputo for courses and programmes. A statement has it the camps “facilitate” the mission’s non-executive mandate in providing specialised training and mentoring to help the FADM develop the necessary capacities to restore security in the Cabo Delgado province.
EUMAM Mozambique’s 83 military personnel are currently commanded by Portuguese Navy Commodore César Correia. The mission mandate runs until June this year.
