Nigeria's Game-Changer: Indigenous Drones Strike Fear and Awe

The Nigerian military, in conjunction with Briech UAS, a communications company, launched the first and largest indigenous assault drones and explosives in Nigeria and Africa.

Briech UAS, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, showed and unveiled these attack drones and bombs at its headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday.

The effort, according to Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Christopher Musa, is a critical milestone in Nigeria's march toward self-reliance in defense technology and a crucial step in improving national security capabilities.

Mr Musa, an army commander, stated that the development of combat drones was a timely intervention, stressing their effectiveness in intelligence collection.

“By manufacturing these drones locally, Nigeria reduces its dependence on foreign resources, ensures prompt acquisition, and strengthens its ability to respond swiftly to security threats.

“With the brilliant minds we have, particularly among our youth, we can create outstanding technology that competes globally,” he said.