What Terra Industries does

Terra Industries (formerly Terrahaptix) is a Nigerian defense-technology company founded in 2024 in Abuja that designs and manufactures autonomous security systems for protecting critical infrastructure across Africa. Its product portfolio covers the air, ground, and (planned) maritime domains and includes the Archer VTOL long-range surveillance drone, Iroko modular quadcopter, Kama high-speed interceptor drone, Duma unmanned ground vehicle, and Kallon solar-powered sentry tower. All systems are unified by ArtemisOS, the company's proprietary AI-powered operating system that handles real-time threat detection, autonomous mission planning, obstacle avoidance, and multi-domain coordination, and which is marketed as sensor, network, and system agnostic.

The company generates revenue primarily through quote-based B2B and government contracts for integrated hardware-plus-software defense solutions, with ArtemisOS positioned as a recurring software layer on top of unit-priced hardware deployments. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; a disclosed benchmark is a $1.2 million contract covering two hydropower plants with 12 drones and 35 surveillance towers. Commercial revenue to date exceeds $2.5 million, against contracts signed worth tens of millions of dollars across more than eight African countries, with the customer base spanning African governments and militaries, mining and energy operators, and critical infrastructure owners. Strategic distribution is anchored by a Joint Venture with Nigeria's Defence Industries Corporation (DICON) under the DICON Act 2023, plus a manufacturing partnership with AIC Steel in Saudi Arabia.

Terra manufactures domestically through its Pax Factory network: Pax-1 (15,000 sq. ft. in Abuja, up to 30,000 drones/year) is operational, and Pax-2 (34,000 sq. ft. in Accra, Ghana, targeting 50,000 units/year by 2028) is under construction. The company emphasizes indigenous design for African operating conditions, 80% local component sourcing, and pricing approximately 55% below imported defense equivalents. It has raised $34 million across two 2026 rounds led by 8VC and Lux Capital, with a nine-figure post-money valuation, and is positioned by investors as 'Africa's first defense prime.'

Name

Terra Industries

Legal name

Terra Industries

Website

https://www.terraindustries.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Terra Industries builds autonomous drones, unmanned ground vehicles, and AI-enabled sentry towers—unified by its ArtemisOS platform—to protect critical infrastructure and military assets across Africa. It serves African governments, militaries, and mining and energy operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autonomous Defense Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

VTOL & Hybrid UAV Platforms (IMABAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) & Autonomous Land Platforms (IMABAIAD), Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense (IMABAIAG)

Keywords

• Autonomous defense systems
• Drone manufacturing
• Counter-drone systems
• Perimeter surveillance
• Critical infrastructure security

Headquarters

HQ city

Abuja

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Defense Hardware Sales: Sale of autonomous drones (Archer VTOL, Iroko, Kama), unmanned ground vehicles (Duma), and sentry towers (Kallon) to government and infrastructure operators. Hardware sales represent the primary revenue driver with systems protecting assets valued at approximately $11 billion.
2. ArtemisOS Software Platform: Proprietary AI-powered operating system powering real-time threat detection and autonomy across all Terra systems. Sold as part of integrated defense solutions with recurring software updates and monitoring capabilities.
3. Defense Contracts: Government and defense contracts for counter-terrorism operations, border security, and critical infrastructure protection. The company has signed contracts worth tens of millions of dollars and secured a landmark agreement with DICON for local production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Terra Industries designs, manufactures, and deploys autonomous multi-domain defense systems (aerial drones, unmanned ground vehicles, and AI-enabled sentry towers) unified by its proprietary ArtemisOS software platform, sold as integrated security solutions to African governments, militaries, and critical infrastructure operators. Hardware systems including the Archer VTOL, Iroko UAV, Kama interceptor, Duma UGV, and Kallon sentry tower are delivered alongside ArtemisOS-powered real-time threat detection, dynamic mission planning, and coordinated multi-domain operations.

Product overview

Terra Industries is a multi-domain systems and data intelligence company building autonomous defense systems to protect Africa's critical infrastructure. The company operates as Africa's first defense prime, offering an integrated platform architecture centered on ArtemisOS—an AI-powered operating system that coordinates real-time threat detection and autonomous operations across aerial drones, ground vehicles, and sentry towers. The product portfolio includes: Archer VTOL (long-range surveillance drone), Iroko UAV (modular quadcopter for first response), Duma UGV (autonomous ground vehicle), Kallon Sentry Tower (solar-powered perimeter monitoring), and Kama Interceptor Drone (high-speed counter-drone system). All systems are unified through ArtemisOS for coordinated multi-domain security operations covering land, air, and maritime domains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pax Factory: Drone manufacturing facility brand - includes Pax-1 (Abuja, Nigeria) and Pax-2 (Accra, Ghana)
• ArtemisOS

Products and services

• ArtemisOS AI-powered operating system that brings data intelligence and autonomy to infrastructure security. Powers real-time threat detection and autonomy across all Terra systems (aerial drones, UGVs, sentry towers). Designed to be sensor, network, and system agnostic; enables autonomous mission planning, real-time decision-making, dynamic path planning, and intelligent obstacle avoidance for multi-domain security operations.
• Archer VTOL Long-range, multi-mission VTOL drone built for surveillance missions at critical sites such as mines and oil pipelines. Features 3K carbon fiber frame, up to 1000 km range, 60 kg max takeoff weight, 20 kg payload capacity, 110 km/h max flight speed, and AES-256 encrypted communications; leverages ArtemisOS for autonomous mission planning with 8–15 hour endurance.
• Iroko UAV Modular, mass-producible quadcopter drone purpose-built for first response and data collection. Carbon fiber composite and aerospace-grade aluminum frame, up to 50 km range, 8 kg max takeoff weight, 1.5 kg payload capacity, 50-minute mission endurance, and up to 35 km/h max flight speed.
• Duma UGV Autonomous unmanned ground vehicle with an open architecture enabling configurations for ground surveillance and cargo operations. Tracked dual rubber-steel composite track drive, 10 km control range, approximately 350 kg weight, 600 kg payload capacity, 24-hour mission endurance, and up to 45 km/h max speed; integrated with ArtemisOS for autonomous mission planning.
• Kallon Sentry Tower Solar-powered, AI-enabled sentry tower that autonomously identifies, detects, and tracks threats up to 3 km away. 360° pan-tilt-zoom camera, 5 km observation range, reinforced stainless and corrosion-resistant steel frame (6 m tower height, extendable on request), 50 km/h wind resistance, IP67 environmental rating, and 24/7 solar-powered operation with AI edge processing.
• Kama Interceptor Drone High-speed interceptor drone built for counter-drone defense, capable of speeds up to 300 km/h and engineered for high-volume production to address the growing need for kinetic interception capabilities against modified commercial and fiber-optic drone attack systems used by non-state actors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Prices 55% lower than imported defense equivalents
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2026Terra Industries and DICON signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a Joint Venture Company for local production, assembly, R&D, and training in defense technology systems including drones, cybersecurity, and robotics. The partnership is executed under the DICON Act 2023, which expanded Nigeria's state-controlled defense sector to private capital. The JVC will operate as a DICON subsidiary focused on assembly, R&D, and officer training, positioning Terra as a key local supplier in Nigeria's defense industrial strategy.
• AIC SteelflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Terra Industries partnered with AIC Steel to establish a joint manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia for producing autonomous surveillance systems and data intelligence tools. This joint venture aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 economic framework and marks Terra's first international manufacturing expansion, enabling direct access to Gulf-based customers and industrial supply chains while scaling its vertically integrated model.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Shield AI: Shield AI develops AI-piloted autonomous aircraft (Hivemind autonomy stack) and tactical drones for defense and security customers. The Hivemind operating model is highly comparable to Terra's ArtemisOS as a sensor-agnostic autonomy layer enabling autonomous ISR and strike missions.
• Edge Autonomy: Edge Autonomy specializes in long-range VTOL unmanned aircraft for ISR, surveillance, and security missions — directly comparable to Terra's flagship Archer VTOL (1000km range, multi-mission). Both target infrastructure, defense, and security customers with long-endurance aerial systems.
• Milrem Robotics: Milrem Robotics builds autonomous unmanned ground vehicles (Themis, Type-X) for defense and security applications, closely comparable to Terra's Duma UGV. Both target route clearance, perimeter security, and integrated ground-domain operations.
• Dedrone: Dedrone specializes in counter-UAS detection, identification, and defeat — directly comparable to the threat-detection and Kama interceptor capabilities within Terra's portfolio addressing the same growing drone-threat landscape.
• AEVEX Aerospace: AEVEX Aerospace provides autonomous ISR, surveillance, and full-spectrum intelligence solutions to defense and security customers, with comparable technology and customer set to Terra's multi-domain autonomous security portfolio.
• AeroVironment: AeroVironment manufactures tactical unmanned aircraft systems (Switchblade loitering munitions, Puma, Raven) for defense and security customers. Comparable to Terra's tactical UAV portfolio and Kama interceptor drone addressing counter-drone/kinetic-interception use cases.
• Skydio: Skydio is a leading autonomous drone manufacturer that has expanded from commercial into defense and public safety. Its autonomy-first quadcopter approach is comparable to Terra's Iroko UAV and ArtemisOS-powered autonomous flight.
• Anduril Industries: Anduril builds autonomous defense systems unified by a software platform (Lattice), spanning drones, sentries, and counter-UAS — a directly comparable architecture to Terra's ArtemisOS-anchored multi-domain stack. Both sell integrated hardware+AI solutions to governments and defense customers, with similar go-to-market and product philosophy.

Broad incumbents

• Elbit Systems: Elbit Systems is a large Israeli defense electronics company producing UAVs (Hermes), autonomous systems, and integrated security solutions. Terra has displaced Elbit-affiliated bidders in head-to-head competitions (hydropower contract), and Elbit represents the broader incumbent category Terra is targeting across Africa.
• Baykar: Baykar is a leading global drone manufacturer (Bayraktar TB2, Akinci) and one of the established imported alternatives Terra explicitly competes against in African defense markets. Relevant as a benchmark for manufacturing scale, cost curve, and the incumbent threat in Terra's core geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors12 records

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M&A

Investments1 record

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