African Start-up Aims to End Continent's Reliance on Foreign Defense Tech

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Terra Industries, a Nigerian start-up founded in 2024, is designing and manufacturing drones and surveillance systems with over 70% local sourcing.
The company has raised $34 million in seed funding and aims to reduce Africa's dependence on foreign defense suppliers, with plans for a large drone manufacturing hub in Ghana.

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Terra Industries, a Nigerian start-up founded in 2024, is designing and manufacturing drones and surveillance systems with over 70% local sourcing. The company has raised $34 million in seed funding and aims to reduce Africa's dependence on foreign defense suppliers, with plans for a large drone manufacturing hub in Ghana.

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