Can Nigeria’s drone industry deliver Africa’s defence sovereignty
The Archer drone, developed by Terra Industries, is part of a new generation of locally manufactured military technology emerging across Africa [File: Terra Industries]“Coastal states in West Africa are focused on maritime surveillance because of piracy and illegal fishing in the Gulf of Guinea,” chief executive Nathan Nwachuku told Al Jazeera.”Investor confidenceThe scale of investment behind Terra reflects growing interest in Africa’s emerging defence technology sector.
Sovereignty questionWhile a country can build manufacturing capacity through investment, engineering talent and industrial policy, defence sovereignty requires institutions capable of managing procurement, ensuring accountability and sustaining strategic industries over the long term.
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