Terra Industries, an African defense technology company focused on autonomous security systems, has announced the construction of Pax-2, its second manufacturing facility and what is expected to become the continent’s largest drone factory. Located in Accra, Ghana, the 34,000-square-foot facility will serve as Terra’s primary regional manufacturing hub for drone and counter-drone systems as the company accelerates its mission to strengthen Africa’s defense sovereignty.

The announcement comes shortly after Terra Industries secured $34 million in funding to expand production capacity, increase deployments, and grow engineering teams across Nigeria and allied African nations. Pax-2 builds on the success of Pax-1, Terra’s 15,000-square-foot flagship facility in Abuja, Nigeria. Once fully operational by the end of June 2026, the Ghana plant is expected to produce up to 50,000 units annually by 2028 across Terra’s expanding aerial systems portfolio.

The new facility will create approximately 120 engineering jobs and operate on a continuous production schedule to meet growing regional demand for advanced security systems. Terra manufactures several autonomous platforms designed for surveillance, tactical operations, and counter-drone defense. These include the Archer VTOL, a long-range surveillance and strike drone; the Iroko UAV, built for rapid tactical deployment; and Kama, a newly introduced high-speed interceptor drone developed specifically for counter-drone operations.

Kama represents Terra’s response to the rapidly changing nature of modern warfare. The interceptor drone can travel at speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour and is designed for high-volume production. Its development reflects increasing concerns over the use of modified commercial drones and fiber-optic drones by non-state actors across the Sahel and sub-Saharan Africa. Similar tactics have already been observed in conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, increasing demand for integrated defense systems that combine surveillance, electronic warfare, and kinetic interception capabilities.

According to Terra Industries co-founder and CEO Nathan Nwachuku, Africa’s long-term security depends on building sovereign defense infrastructure rather than relying on foreign security systems. He emphasized that the decision to establish Pax-2 in Ghana was driven by the country’s engineering talent, strategic location, and political willingness to emerge as a serious defense exporter.

The expansion into Ghana forms part of Terra’s broader vision known as “Pax Africana,” which seeks to establish lasting peace on the continent through African-controlled security technology and manufacturing. The company believes that by designing, producing, and deploying defense systems locally, African nations can strengthen their ability to combat terrorism, protect critical infrastructure, and secure borders independently.

Founded in 2024, Terra Industries develops integrated land, air, and maritime defense systems powered by ArtemisOS, its unified software platform for large-scale security operations. The company serves sectors including energy, mineral resources, maritime infrastructure, urban security, and counterterrorism.

With Pax-2 nearing completion, Terra Industries is positioning itself as a major force in Africa’s growing defense-industrial sector, signaling a new phase in the continent’s pursuit of technological independence and regional security leadership.