Abuja: Nigeria is expanding its use of locally developed drones, hoping to strengthen the fight against insurgents and reduce dependence on foreign technology. Engineers are building drones suited to Nigeria's terrain.

According to Deutsche Welle, Nigeria is expanding its use of drone technology as it seeks to strengthen domestic defense capabilities and combat insurgent groups. Local company UNICCON is developing surveillance, reconnaissance, and attack drones, including loitering munitions designed for local conditions.

The military has stated that drones play a central role in operations against insurgents, while engineers are also building systems to detect and neutralize hostile drones. This push reflects a broader global shift toward locally developed military technology and the growing influence of drone warfare.