Terra Industries, Africa’s most-funded defence-technology startup, is building a 34,000-square-foot drone factory “Pax-2” in Accra, Ghana, which the company says will become the continent’s largest drone factory when it becomes operational in June 2026.
Key Takeaways:
• Terra Industries a Nigerian Defense Technology Manufacturing Company is expanding its operations to Ghana
• This expansion includes the construction of a Square Foot Drone Manufacturing Factory in Accra Ghana
• Construction Works Has already begun on this Mega Drone Manufacturing Factory which is projected to become the Largest in Africa
• At Full Deployment, this drone factory will produce a wide range of intelligent drones suitable to combat Terrorism and Insurgency in different parts of Africa
The New Terra Industries’ Pax-2 factory in Accra Ghana, embodies a new era for African defence technology proving that innovation, capital, and local insight can create world-class solutions to continental problems can be solved here in Africa.
Terra Industries drones showcased during a recent tech expo: Credit Terra Industries
Terra Industries has begun to ramp up construction of the facility in Accra which will produce Drones such as Archer, Iroko, Kama, and more, it will not only meet surging demand amid Sahel instability but also lay foundations for broader industrial sovereignty.
The Accra plant more than doubles the footprint of Terra’s flagship 15,000-square-foot factory in Abuja and targets an annual output of 50,000 units by 2028.
Founded in 2024 by two young Nigerian visionaries 22-year-old Nathan Nwachuku (CEO) and 24-year-old Maxwell Maduka (engineering lead). Terra Industries emerged from stealth with an ambitious mission: to build autonomous systems that empower African nations to safeguard their people, infrastructure, and natural resources.
Nwachuku, a young physicist and techno-industrialist, and Maduka, with prior experience as a drone engineer in the Nigerian Navy, identified a critical gap. Africa’s security landscape has long depended on foreign suppliers, leaving nations vulnerable to supply chain disruptions, high costs, and technologies not optimized for local terrains or threats.
Terra Industries Founders Nathan Nwachukwu and Maxwell Maduka at their Factory in Abuja Nigeria: Credit Terra Industries
The Pax-2 announcement comes at a time of heightened global interest in African security and resources. As insurgencies drive demand and investors pour in capital, Terra stands at the forefront of a defence-tech renaissance. For policymakers, entrepreneurs, and citizens across the continent, this factory represents hope: that homegrown ingenuity can deliver peace, resilience, and economic empowerment.
Construction of the Pax-2 facility is already in its final stage, with full operations expected by the end of June 2026.
The facility will create 120 engineering jobs and produce three of Terra’s aerial systems: the Archer VTOL, a long-range surveillance and strike platform; the Iroko UAV, for rapid tactical deployment; and Kama, a newly announced interceptor drone capable of traveling 300 kilometres per hour and designed for counter-drone defence.
Terra Industries Duma Unmanned Vehicle : Terra Industries
Archer VTOL: A long-range, multi-mission vertical takeoff and landing drone optimized for surveillance and strike at critical sites like mines and oil pipelines. It handles challenging African terrains with strong wind resistance (up to 5 km/h noted in specs) and extended endurance.
Iroko UAV: A modular, mass-producible quadcopter for rapid tactical deployment, first-response scenarios, and data collection. Its design emphasizes affordability and quick assembly for battlefield or emergency use.
Kama: A newly announced high-speed interceptor drone capable of moving at 300 km/h, purpose-built for counter-drone defence. As drone threats proliferate, Kama provides a kinetic or non-kinetic layer to neutralize hostile UAVs.
Nathan Nwachuku, Terra’s co-founder and CEO, said the expansion is part of a broader plan to strengthen Africa’s ability to defend itself without relying on foreign military systems.
“The only way Africa can have lasting peace is by building its own defence systems,” he said, adding that Ghana was chosen because of its skilled workforce and strong political support for defence manufacturing.
Remember SeedufyTech reported on a significant similar development for African defense cooperation, with the United States announcing plans to establish a regional drone manufacturing & training center in Morocco. This initiative is designed to position the North African kingdom as a key hub for building advanced unmanned aerial capabilities across the continent, amid escalating security challenges from terrorism, insurgency, and transnational threats.
The center will serve as a collaborative hub where African forces can train together, share intelligence, and tackle shared security problems.
Terra Industries Products: Terra Industries
Terra’s early deployments already protect over $11 billion in critical infrastructure across Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. Clients include government agencies and private operators in power, mining, oil & gas, and telecom sectors. Systems guard hydropower plants in northern Nigeria, gold and lithium mines, and facilities like the Geometric Power Plant in Aba. Revenue has surpassed $2.5 million in a short time, driven by multimillion-dollar contracts and a landmark partnership with Nigeria’s Defence Industries Corporation (DICON).
Founded in 2024 by Nwachuku and Maxwell Maduka, Terra has raised $34 million in funding this year, making it the most-funded defence-tech startup in Africa. Investors include global venture firms and backing linked to Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola.
Terra Industries Abuja Nigeria
Why Ghana? The choice is strategic. Accra positions Terra closer to the volatile Sahel region, where Islamist militant activity and insurgencies have intensified drone warfare demands. Ghana offers a stable political environment, growing tech ecosystem, and government interest in advancing fourth-industrial-revolution technologies like AI and drones. The facility will serve as a primary regional base for drone and counter-drone systems, supporting operations across West Africa
As Africa continues to grapple with insecurity and insurgency, Terra Industries is expanding its capacity to tackle Terrorists and Insurgents Operating across Africa. This new Drone Manufacturing Factory is a statement that proves its resolve to achieve safer African Communities through Drone Technology.
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