Terrahaptix, a Nigerian autonomous systems startup, has secured a $1.2 million security contract, outbidding an Israeli competitor, in a deal that underscores Africa’s growing prowess in advanced defense technology.
The five-year agreement, awarded by private security firm Nethawk Solutions, will see Terrahaptix deploy AI-powered drones and solar-powered sentry towers at two hydroelectric power plants in Nigeria. The deal also includes a recurring six-figure annual software subscription fee, ensuring stable long-term revenue for the Abuja-based company.
“This is our largest contract to date and our first in the hydroelectric sector,” said Nathan Nwachukwu, Terrahaptix’s chief executive.
The company’s Artemis OS, an artificial intelligence system that detects and classifies threats, will be central to the operation. The technology can identify armed intruders, estimate their numbers, and even assess their ammunition levels—a critical feature in a region where bandits have used power plants as hideouts.
Terrahaptix, founded by Mr. Nwachukwu and Maxwell Maduka, has rapidly expanded across Africa, with clients in South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Seventy-five percent of its sales come from outside Nigeria, a testament to its competitive edge in a market long dominated by foreign firms.
The company operates a 15,000-square-foot factory in Abuja’s Idu Industrial District, where it manufactures most of its hardware. By offering an integrated ecosystem—from drones to ground systems—Terrahaptix has drawn comparisons to global tech giants like Apple, leveraging seamless interoperability to lock in clients.
“We provide an end-to-end solution,” Mr. Nwachukwu said. “Everything runs on one operating system, built by us.”
The contract marks a milestone for African tech, proving that homegrown innovation can compete—and win—on the global stage.
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