RusselSmith Nigeria Limited, an ISO-certified provider of innovative asset integrity and advanced manufacturing solutions for critical industries in Africa, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) to strengthen local production capability for defence equipment and components.
Through this partnership, DICON and RusselSmith will advance the local development and production of industrial and military-grade additively manufactured products for critical defence systems. This also supports the implementation of the DICON Act 2023 and aligns with the Federal Government’s directive to promote indigenous technology and industrial participation in national security infrastructure.
It is a significant milestone in Nigeria’s pursuit of industrial self-sufficiency and defence modernisation. By combining RusselSmith’s expertise in industrial additive manufacturing with DICON’s established role as the nation’s defence production authority, the partnership will enable local manufacturing of high-performance parts, tools, and assemblies used in military applications.