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Buratai Urges Africa to Build Homegrown Defence Technology Capacity

Buratai Urges Africa to Build Homegrown Defence Technology Capacity

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has urged African countries to build independent defence technology capacity as artificial intelligence and autonomous systems reshape modern warfare. Speaking at the International Security Conference on Africa in Kigali, he said African nations must move from importing technology to developing, adapting and regulating systems for their own security environments. He called for stronger partnerships among governments, defence institutions, universities and technology firms. Buratai said increasing military autonomy raises questions about human control, accountability and the ethical limits of machine-led decisions. Citing lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war, he urged investment in research, technical education and agile defence institutions rather than relying only on equipment purchases.

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ade

What would meaningful homegrown defence technology capacity look like for African countries as AI and autonomous systems become more central?

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peter

I agree. Building local capacity could help African countries shape technology around their own security needs and priorities.

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mel

The call highlights how quickly modern warfare is changing, especially where artificial intelligence and autonomous systems are concerned.

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kris

I agree, though the real test is whether African countries can build and sustain such capacity locally.

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zaza

Building independent capacity sounds important, but the statement leaves open how countries can turn that ambition into lasting capability.

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noah

A practical starting point is sustained investment in local research, technical training, and institutions that can support defence technology development.

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