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Nigeria regains U.S. military aid, boosts local arms production amid ongoing security challenges and widespread illicit weapons.
Nigeria has regained access to U.S. military hardware after Washington eased Leahy Law restrictions, boosting security cooperation, though affordability remains a hurdle.
Despite a sharp drop in arms imports—down to N49 billion in 2025 from N520 billion in 2024—security challenges persist, driven by regional instability and a vast illicit arms supply.
Nigeria is expanding local defense production, including a new rifle and ammunition plant, aiming for self-sufficiency and future exports.
Analysts note the import decline may stem from procurement delays and existing contracts, while concerns grow over the 6.1 million small arms held by non-state actors, fueling violence across the region.
Nigeria recupera la ayuda militar de los Estados Unidos, aumenta la producción local de armas en medio de los continuos desafíos de seguridad y la amplia difusión de armas ilícitas.