Made-in-Nigeria Military Gear Rises as Country Pushes for Self-Reliance, Defense Minister Says
14:50 05.06.2025 (Updated: 18:59 05.06.2025)
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Made-in-Nigeria Military Gear Rises as Country Pushes for Self-Reliance, Defense Minister Says
"The ongoing efforts in training, local production, and refurbishment of military assets are commendable," Mohammed Badaru said during a visit to key military institutions in northern Kaduna State.
Combat gear being developed locally includes:
⦁ armored personnel carriers;
⦁ mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles;
⦁ bulletproof glass;
⦁ spare parts;
⦁ surveillance UAVs.
Some of these systems have already been sent to active combat areas, the minister noted.
"The ongoing efforts in training, local production, and refurbishment of military assets are commendable," Mohammed Badaru said during a visit to key military institutions in northern Kaduna State.
Combat gear being developed locally includes:
⦁ armored personnel carriers;
⦁ mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles;
⦁ bulletproof glass;
⦁ spare parts;
⦁ surveillance UAVs.
Some of these systems have already been sent to active combat areas, the minister noted.
