Turkish defense firm Havelsan inks comprehensive cooperation deal with Nigeria

By Gokhan Ergocun

ISTANBUL (AA) - Turkish defense and technology company Havelsan signed a memorandum of understanding with the Defense Industries Corporation of Nigeria to expand cooperation across multiple defense and technology fields, the company announced on Friday.

The agreement was signed during the Africa International Defense Exhibition 2026 (Afridex) held in Nigeria as part of Havelsan's efforts to expand its international partnerships.

The memorandum aims to advance bilateral defense cooperation and explore new opportunities for joint technology projects between the two nations.

The agreement covers command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems, simulation and training technologies, autonomous and unmanned systems, information and communication technologies, integrated security solutions and cybersecurity.

Both sides intend to assess the potential for joint projects, identify mutually beneficial cooperation areas and establish long-term partnerships in the defense and technology sectors.

Under the deal, Havelsan aims to share its technological know-how with Nigerian stakeholders to support the development of advanced defense capabilities.

The company envisions translating the cooperation framework into concrete projects to build a sustainable, mutually beneficial technology partnership between Türkiye and Nigeria.

Firdevs Bulut Kartal