According to new research from Stockholm Institute, there is a 6.5% decrease in arms imports to Africa over the last ten years. This is because more local manufacturers are joining the lucrative industry, which made over $25 billion in 2019.
Here Are The Six (6) African Countries That Produce And Even Export Weapons To Other Countries.
SOUTH AFRICA
It started during the cruel apartheid regime as part of white people’s desire to keep blacks under military control. It consists of assault rifles, handguns, and even attack helicopters. It also manufactures advanced weapons like light armored vehicles and anti-tank missiles. They are exported to the United States, China, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and UAE.
ETHIOPIA
It started producing weapons in the 1800s. It produces ammunition, small arms, rifles, grenades, propelled rockets, and PKM machine guns. It also refurbishes tanks and armoured vehicles.
EGYPT
It started producing weapons in the 1820s. Their locally manufactured arms include ” warships, artillery, rifles, bombs, and ammunition. It exports to the Middle East and various parts of Africa. It has aircraft factories, ammunition, and small arms companies.
KENYA
It produces Mamba MK 5 armored personnel carriers, small arms, and ammunition. Its bullet factory makes 20,000 – 60,000 bullets daily.
NIGERIA
It develops its own version of AK47s, infantry patrol vehicles, combat fighting motorcycles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and Automated Sniper Rifle.
SUDAN
Production of small arms began in 1959. It produces ammunition, conventional weapons, armoured vehicles, and battle tanks. It has three weapons factories.
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