Nigerian Defence Industry Manufacturers Display Products In World Exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Nigeria’s defence industry has made a remarkable presence at the World Defence Show 2024, a global event that showcases the latest innovations and technologies in the defence sector. The show, which is being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from February 4 to 8, 2024, has attracted over 1,000 exhibitors and 80,000 visitors from around the world.

Among the exhibitors are two Nigerian defence companies: Proforce Defence and the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). Both companies have displayed their products and capabilities in the fields of land, naval, and air security, as well as engaged in networking and business opportunities with potential partners and clients.

Proforce Defence, Nigeria’s leading indigenous defence company, has showcased its range of products, including drones and armoured vehicles. The company posted on its social media channels that “Proforce will be showcasing cutting-edge solutions in Land, Naval and Air security at the World Defence Show in Riyadh from February 4-7. Visit our booth, Hall 1 south-G3.3 to learn more about how we’re advancing security solutions around the world.”

Proforce Nigeria Armoured Personnel Carrier


Some of the products that Proforce has exhibited are the Ara 2 MRAP, a mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle that can withstand blasts and ballistic threats; the PF-2 Armoured Personnel Carrier, a versatile and modular vehicle that can transport troops and equipment in various terrains; and some of its drones, such as a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle that can perform reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition missions.

DICON, the state-owned defence company that manufactures small arms, bullet proof vests, light weapons, and the Ezugwu MRAP, has also visited the World Defence Show, but it is not certain if they have exhibited their products. DICON is responsible for producing and supplying weapons and ammunition to the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies.

The Nigerian government delegation to the World Defence Show comprises the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, Director-General of DICON, Major-General Effiong Edet, and other critical stakeholders of the Nigerian Armed Forces and exhibitors from the shores of Nigeria.



A statement by the Ministry of Defence said, “While going round the exhibition stands, the Minister pointed out that the aim of the global exhibition was for participating countries’ Ministries of Defence to meet and share information and ideas on the latest defence systems.”

He said “major international defence companies like DICON and PROFORCE from Nigeria and others around the world are participating in the exhibition in addition to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Defence.”



https://www.military.africa/2024/02/nigerian-defence-companies-mark-presence-at-world-defence-show-2024/

Proforce MRAP APCs


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.These Armored vehicles are produced in Ogun State, Nigeria. They were bought by the United Nations and shipped from Lagos to Somalia for peace-keeping

THE FEARSOME EZUGWU MRAP ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIER BUILT BY NIGERIAN DEFENCE INDUSTRY CORPORATION (DICON)

No wonder the Angolans and Senegalese were rushing the Nigerian stand.

See equipment!

Light Tactical Vehicle, DICON

Honestly, I don't understand. A human being claims he is a Nigerian and indeed holds Nigerian passport. But any positive news about Nigeria is always a source of tears and sorrow for him. They are many, some of them will soon show themselves because of this indigenous military hardware manufacturing company.

This is the kind of place you can never see Ghana.

Yet their mouth...

HNICEARTH:


I have seen a particular set of nigerians that love positive news about nigeria today, also insulted and tear down nigeria between 2012-2015, example, the current president.

If you were part of those who did that then, then you have no moral justification to talk down on those doing same now. We can only say your past is their present, while their past is also your present.

As GOD is always wonderful and works in mysterious ways, who knows where power might dwell in the near future, you guys might still end up trading places again. The game is the game!

You mean they called Nigeria a zoo and shithole while calling on international communities to come drop bombs in aso rock?

Made in Nigeria EZUGWU APCs!


Nigerian Army with Proforce Armoured Carriers

Nigerian-made Proforce "Ara" MRAP vehicles delivered to Chad


Nigerian-made Proforce "Ara" MRAP vehicles delivered to Chad

Richtaiwo:
Honestly, I don't understand. A human being claims he is a Nigerian and indeed holds Nigerian passport. But any positive news about Nigeria is always a source of tears and sorrow for him. They are many, some of them will soon show themselves because of this indigenous military hardware manufacturing company.

I have seen a particular set of nigerians that love positive news about nigeria today, also insulted and tear down nigeria between 2012-2015, example, the current president.

If you were part of those who did that then, then you have no moral justification to talk down on those doing same now. We can only say your past is their present, while their past is also your present.

As GOD is always wonderful and works in mysterious ways, who knows where power might dwell in the near future, you guys might still end up trading places again. The game is the game!

‘Indigenous Defence Equipment To Take Priority Over Imports’ - FG

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has said the federal government would prioritise made in Nigeria defence equipment over imports.

He said Nigeria does not need to look elsewhere to buy defence equipment but from Proforce company in Ogun State.

He stated this during an official tour of Proforce Factory in Proforce City, Ogun State where he commended the state of the art armored defence products and equipment manufactured by the company.
In a statement by the director of information in the ministry, Mr Henshaw Ogubike, the minister said; “I am amazed with what I have seen. It is noteworthy that many of the essential items used in the Nigeria Armed Forces are produced right here.”

He said the tour was aimed at promoting strategic partnership with DICON that would enhance the Nigerian military’s efficiency in addressing security challenges.

He commended the president on the recently signed DICON Bill for setting an enabling environment for defence corporations to strive.

The minister consequently directed the director-general of DICON, Maj. Gen. Effiong Edet, to share more ideas with Proforce on how to strengthen the defence industry.

He reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to support the defence industry, saying; “We will continue to support you in all manners possible to achieve the objectives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to patronising Made in Nigeria equipment.”

Group managing director/chief executive officer of Proforce, Mr. Ade Ogundeyin, shared groundbreaking collaborations with reputable international companies, stating that the collaborations had opened up a new era for Nigeria’s defence industry.

https://leadership.ng/defence-equipment-to-take-priority-over-imports/

Hehehe

Nice one!!

God bless Nigeria.

I would have preferred dem crest (not detachable like Benz or Toyota logo) this EZUGWU for the body of this machine come still paint the crest army green instead of using this white emulsion paint

Nigerian Army acquire 15% stake in Proforce defence

The Nigerian Army’s Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, and several delegates have paid a visit to Proforce Defence facilities to grow collaboration between the Nigerian Army and Proforce.

On Wednesday, 22 September, the Army Chief visited the Maintenance, Repairs, and Overhaul (MRO) section where repairs of vehicles like Cobra 1 APC, Steyr APC, Navistar, and Caiman MRAPs is carried out.

The COAS was shown around the production floor of the Helmets and Vests manufacturing section, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility, as well as drone and trainer jets manufacturing, Military Communication Systems, Signal Intelligence, Open Source, and Web Intelligence.

While making a statement regarding the visit, Proforce Defence announced that the Nigerian Army through its investment arm, Nigerian Army Welfare Limited by Guarantee NAWLG, acquired a 15% shareholding of Proforce Limited.

Proforce however refrained from providing more details regarding the agreement. However, Proforce noted that the Nigerian Government is also promoting the acquisition of local equipment and Proforce is helping support the Nigerian Army’s desire to be self-sufficient.

For quite some time, Proforce Defence has supplied several types of its combat-proven Ara-series mine resistance and ambush-protected vehicles (MRAP) to Nigeria and Chad.

The Ara (Thunder) MRAP was first unveiled at the African Aerospace and Defence exhibition in 2016.

In July 2019, the Chadian government signed a contract with Proforce for the sale of twenty improved Ara (Ara 2) mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles, with the option for several more. The business was signed after South Africa’s Denel failed to supply 40 Military Vehicles to Chad in an order signed in 2017. The Chadian Government paid R100 Million as a down payment for these vehicles, with a total cost between R230 Million and R250 Million.

Likewise, Proforce’s flagship armored personnel carrier PF2 has been exported to Rwanda, the Central African Republic, and South Sudan, as well as to Nigeria.

To continue providing innovative defense and security products, Proforce is setting up an armored vehicle manufacturing plant; a UAV manufacturing facility; Electronic Equipment Factory for the manufacturing of radios and jammers; an ammunition factory; research and development center; training school; vehicle testing track; firing range; and armored glass manufacturing factory.

In August 2019, Proforce signed a technical partnership with Atesci for ammunition production.

The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the IDEF’19, 14th International Defence Industry Fair held in Turkey.

In the same vein, Proforce limited and Ukrainian PJSC AUTOKRAZ signed a strategic partnership agreement to jointly assemble the KrAZ trucks in Ogun state, Nigeria.

The agreement will see the manufacture of both military and civilian grade heavy-duty off-road trucks under the brand name KRAZ-PROFORCE, and Ukrainian military technology would be transferred to Nigeria.

For the Nigerian Army, this new development follows a laid down strategic pattern for improving self-sufficiency in the area of military equipment procurement. In that direction, the Nigerian Army and Nigeria’s Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) signed an agreement in July last year to develop composite armor for military vehicles.

Nigeria has also signed a Military-Technical Cooperation Agreement with the Russian Federation, the agreement provides a legal framework for the supply of military equipment, provision of after-sales services, training of personnel in respective educational establishments and technology transfer.

https://www.military.africa/2021/09/nigerian-army-acquire-15-stake-in-proforce-defence/

COMRADES, this is commendable, but when are going to use these equipments to defeat insecurity and also defend ourselves in Nigeria?

Chad Orders 20 Additional Ara MRAP APCs from Nigeria

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Proforce Ara MRAP Armoured Vehicles in Chad


Chad’s Ministry of Defence has placed an order for an additional 20 Proforce Ara MRAP at an undisclosed amount.

The Chadians will add the twenty new Ara MRAP to the hundred it purchased in 2019.

N’Djamena’s decision to procure the Proforce Ara 2 at the time comes after major security threats by the Union of Resistance Forces (UFR) from Libya.

Chad’s military which has not received many new vehicles over the last five years relies on BMP-1, WZ-523, VAB-VTT, Bastion Patsas and BTR-60/80 vehicles to meet its armoured personnel carrier requirements, with the delivery of 11 Israeli RAM armoured vehicles in 2015 being its only major acquisition.

https://www.military.africa/2022/04/chad-orders-additional-ara-mrap/

Melagros:
COMRADES, this is commendable, but when are going to use these equipments to defeat insecurity and also defend ourselves in Nigeria?

Most of these equipment are for combat situations, ie army versus army, and not terrorist activities or banditry, where you have these boys running into the bush.

Tackling them is more about special forces, intelligence, and police.

Lovely

I am proud of these guys...... People not in the sector won't understand the work put into producing such products..... If there's any sector that gives this country hope is defense sector...... Miss the craziness, the failures, the success and emotional rollercoaster associated with this industry 😂😂😂😍😍

Why didn't they show them our Ogbunigwe?

Dem for bow!

This is really commendable

Bahamas95:
Why didn't they show them our Ogbunigwe?

Dem for bow!

You want the international community to accuse of producing weapons of mass destruction?

lol

World exhibitions that the west is using to spy on the type of armour a nation produce and possess....they just copy the prototype and functions and run to there lab to produced a counter type of that product which renders your own ineffective wen it comes warfare!

Cool.