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On February 10, 2026, the Nigerian defence technology firm Terra Industries announced a strategic partnership with AIC Steel to establish a major manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. This agreement, finalised in simultaneous announcements from Abuja and Riyadh, represents the first international manufacturing expansion for the African firm. The joint venture focuses on the...


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Piloda Defence, HAVELSAN and VN Maritime have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development, integration and commercialisation of unmanned and hybrid (manned–unmanned) maritime platforms tailored for the Italian market. The partnership reflects a long-term vision to deliver next-generation naval solutions aligned with the op...


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The United States Department of Defence is deploying approximately 200 military personnel to Nigeria to enhance local counter-terrorism capabilities. This surge follows a period of heightened diplomatic tension and strategic reassessment regarding the security landscape in West Africa.

The Nigerian Ministry of Defence recently confirmed the arrival of approximately...


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On Thursday 12 February 2026, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors for Denel SOC (State-Owned Company) Ltd. This leadership change represents a pivotal effort to stabilize the South African defense conglomerate following a decade of financial distress and governance failures. The move coincides with D...


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The United States and Tanzania recently reached a major milestone in their bilateral defence relationship through the formal transfer of a new naval maintenance facility to the Tanzania People’s Defence Forces (TPDF) Navy. This infrastructure project, handed over by U.S. officials during a ceremony over the past weekend, represents a pragmatic investment in the maritime defen...


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