Major General Ibrahim Alaya, the Director-General of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), emphasized the importance of a strong local defence industry for enhancing the operational readiness of the country's armed forces. Speaking in Abuja, he highlighted that a well-developed domestic defence sector would not only bolster military capabilities but also ensure self-sufficiency in critical defence equipment and technology. Alaya's remarks underscore the strategic necessity of investing in local production to meet the evolving security challenges faced by Nigeria.
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