Nigeria’s drive toward defence self-reliance has received a significant boost as DICON-D7G, an indigenous defence manufacturing company, positions itself as a strategic bridge between Nigeria and more than ten leading Turkish defence firms.
Operating within Nigeria’s expanding defence industrial ecosystem, DICON-D7G facilitates access to Turkish companies that meet strict international quality and compliance standards for the supply of defence and aerospace materials, components, and spare parts.
The Chief Executive Officer, DICON-D7G, Mr. Osman Chennar, said in a statement on Monday that the firms were globally recognised for their expertise in military hardware production, precision engineering, and advanced defence technologies.
According to him, DICON-D7G drew on industry experts, including retired military generals and professionals from other Nigerian security agencies.
He noted that the collaboration with Nigeria’s state-owned defence industry represents a major step toward strengthening local military equipment production, maintenance, and supply chains.
By leveraging Turkish defence manufacturing capabilities, he said, DICON-D7G aimed to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imports, lower long-term procurement costs, and ensure faster turnaround times for the maintenance and repair of military assets.
He explained that the partnership, which has spanned from 2018 to date, was beyond the supply of finished components, with strong emphasis on technology transfer, skills development, and local assembly.
This approach, he said, aligned with Nigeria’s national security objectives of indigenous capacity building and sustainable defence manufacturing.
“The role of DICON-D7G as a bridge between Nigeria and trusted Turkish defence companies is a game-changer.
“It creates a structured pathway for quality-assured materials and components while laying the foundation for local production and long-term self-sufficiency,” he stated.
The Turkish companies involved include Aselsan, TAIS Shipyard, Turkish Aerospace, Kalandor Dış Ticaret ve Savunma Sanayi Limited, MKE, Roketsan, ZSR Patlayıcı Sanayi ve Anonim Şirketi, and Ateşçi Machinery.
Chennar stressed that these firms operate under rigorous international standards, ensuring that all supplied materials and components meet the requirements of modern defence and aerospace applications.
This, he further noted, was expected to improve the operational readiness of Nigeria’s armed forces while boosting confidence in locally supported military systems.
“As security challenges continue to evolve across the region, the DICON-D7G initiative is seen as a timely intervention capable of repositioning Nigeria as a regional hub for defence manufacturing and maintenance.
“Beyond national security benefits, the partnership is expected to generate employment, stimulate industrial growth, and deepen Nigeria’s participation in the global defence value chain,” he said.
Chennar further disclosed that all Turkish government defence procurement exports involving DICON-D7G to Nigeria are conducted through D7G Savunma Sanayi İthalat İhracat Limited Şirketi, a Turkish-registered company.
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