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The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has unveiled the first images of locally manufactured assault rifles, marking a significant milestone in the country’s push for indigenous military production.

The photos, now making rounds on social media, showcase Nigeria’s ambition to reduce reliance on foreign arms imports by producing high-grade weapons domestically. Security analysts note that this move could bolster the country’s defense capabilities amid growing concerns over insecurity and insurgency.

The rifles are said to be designed with modern features to compete with global standards, reflecting DICON’s efforts to enhance local technology and military self-sufficiency.

The development has sparked excitement among Nigerians, many praising it as a breakthrough in homegrown defense innovation, while others urge the government to ensure mass production, quality testing, and proper deployment to troops on the frontlines.

If mass-produced successfully, the Made-in-Nigeria rifles could become a game-changer for the nation’s armed forces and strengthen the country’s defense industry on the global stage.

franchasng:
Lol, Nigeria, a very comic country with comic leaders and gullible citizens, next news

Ola9ja23:
Are you sad that we are getting it right under Tinubu administration?

If the previous administrations have started somewhere then we would have made advanced to more sophisticated rifles

TimeManager:
This is what we're talking about. The countries producing their own weapons no get two head. While there's greater commitment towards the resuscitation of Ajaokuta steel. And particularly commendable that the Government is creating more ease for one or two investors that are already constructing their steel-making factories in the country.

-Kiss the truth!

Ola9ja23:
Are you sad that we are getting it right under Tinubu administration?

If the previous administrations have started somewhere then we would have made advanced to more sophisticated rifles

Softmirror:
If not for mankind's desire for aggression and his greed.

kettykin:
Nigeria and misplaced priorities

muyico:
I hope Russia 🪆 and USA will soon come and buy weapons from us

omenka:
It is just how they're wired to be. This is why some of us have made it a critical national duty to ensure Gringori Obi NEVER gets anywhere close to Aso Rock. Himself and all his supporters are desirous of one thing and one thing only: the destruction of Nigeria. It is the reason why they hardly ever hide their anger over anything that protects the country in good light or appears progressive.

These are the hallmark of IPOB creed.

Putindbutt:
Spot on baba, what is needed now is producing this on a large scale and that's where the steel factory comes into play.