Terra Industries is Building What They Call "Africa’s Largest Drone Factory" in Ghana

For a long time, when African countries needed advanced security technology, they had to buy it from overseas. But Terra Industries, with its new factory in Accra, Ghana, is trying to change that, and it's doing it with drones.

Terra Industries, a rising star in the defense world, just announced the launch of Pax-2. It is set to be the largest drone factory on the continent. By June 2026, this 34,000-square-foot facility will begin churning out advanced aerial systems designed specifically for African terrain and security needs.

The scale of Pax-2 is backed by serious investment and massive production goals:

• The factory aims to produce 50,000 units annually by 2028. 

• The expansion follows a successful $34 million funding round, supported by major global investors who see Africa as the next frontier for "sovereign defence."

• Beyond the tech, the project is a human one. It will create 120 high-level engineering jobs in Ghana, keeping local talent on the continent.

The timing is critical. Across the Sahel and sub-Saharan Africa, security challenges are evolving. Traditional defence methods are often too slow or too expensive. Pax-2 will focus on both "drone" and "counter-drone" systems. This means they are Building tools for surveillance and shields to protect against the unauthorized drones that are increasingly being used in regional conflicts.

One of the standout products from this line is Kama, a high-speed interceptor. It can reach speeds of 300 km/h, designed specifically to stop threats before they reach their targets.

Nathan Nwachuku, the 22-year-old CEO and co-founder of Terra, stated in a statement, “The only way Africa can have lasting peace is by uniting to build sovereign defence, not by relying on foreign security architecture,” Adding that Ghana was selected for its talent pool and “political will to become a serious defence exporter.” 

By moving manufacturing to Accra, Terra is ensuring that the people who understand the land are the ones building the tech to protect it. It’s a shift from being a consumer of global tech to being a creator of it, proving that the future of African security is being built right here at home.