Nigeria's evolving defence industry

An analyst assessment of Nigeria's defense industrial development trajectory covering domestic production ambitions, foreign partnerships, and capability gaps across land, air, and maritime domains. Nigeria has pursued modest indigenization of defense production including armored vehicles and small arms while relying heavily on foreign procurement for major platforms. The article covers ongoing efforts to expand domestic MRO, ammunition production, and unmanned systems capability. Regional security pressures from Boko Haram and Sahelian instability continue to drive Nigerian defense investment priorities.