Nigeria’s Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and Terra Industries have signed a landmark joint-venture agreement aimed at strengthening local defence production and reducing the country’s reliance on imported military technologies. The agreement will see both entities collaborate on manufacturing, technology transfer, and supply-chain integration to build sovereign defence capabilities — from assembly lines to advanced systems designed and deployed in Nigeria. Terra is expected to not just supply parts but also to ensure access to defence manufacturing know-how and deeper integration into existing supply chains. DICON’s Director-General, Major General B.I. Alaya described the deal as a “transformational step” toward building a regional hub for advanced innovation that les...