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Nigeria Drone Firm Expands to Ghana Amid Security Fears
20 Apr
Summary
- Nigerian drone startup Terrahaptix is opening a factory in Ghana.
- The facility will produce pilotless aircraft and defense systems.
- The expansion aims to address rising militant drone activity in West Africa.
Terrahaptix Inc., a Nigerian startup specializing in drone technology, is set to launch its inaugural overseas manufacturing facility in Accra, Ghana. This expansion comes after the company successfully secured $34 million in investment from prominent backers. The new factory will serve as the company's central production hub for its drone and counter-drone systems in the West African region.
The facility's establishment is a direct response to the growing threat of Islamist militants utilizing retrofitted commercial drones in the Sahel. These increasingly sophisticated attack methods, mirroring tactics seen in other global conflict zones, necessitate advanced defense solutions. Terrahaptix has already demonstrated success with its drone interceptor systems, indicating a significant push into combat drone technology.
