Nigerian defense startup Terrahaptix said it will open its first overseas manufacturing facility in Ghana to address the escalating security crisis across the West African sub-region, the company said in a statement on Monday.
The 34,000-square-foot plant, located in Accra, will serve as the continent’s largest hub for the production of pilotless aircraft and advanced counter-drone systems designed for modern combat.
Founded by Nathan Nwachukwu and Maxwell Maduka, the company aims to provide local solutions to the rising threat of Islamist-militant groups currently active in the Sahel and neighboring areas.
The expansion follows a successful $34 million funding round supported by major Silicon Valley investors. This capital will accelerate the production of the company’s signature long-range and tactical drones.
The new facility, dubbed Pax-2, is scheduled to become fully operational by June 2026. It is expected to significantly increase the company’s annual output to nearly 50,000 units.
Terrahaptix focuses on building cost-effective defense hardware that rivals Western and Chinese technology. Their products, including the Archer VTOL, are specifically engineered for the rugged terrain of West Africa.
The move into Ghana marks a strategic shift for the startup. By decentralizing production, the firm hopes to streamline the supply of military hardware to regional governments fighting insurgency.
Militant groups in the region have increasingly utilized small, weaponized drones. Terrahaptix aims to counter this by producing high-speed interceptors capable of neutralizing these aerial threats in real-time.
