Fohat, Canadian firm partner to boost Nigeria’s defence, aviation sectors

Nigerian technology solutions provider, Fohat Solutions Limited, has partnered with Canadian aerospace technology company, SKYTRAC Systems Ltd., to strengthen the country’s security, defence and aviation capabilities through advanced satellite communication technologies.

The long-term strategic partnership is expected to expand the deployment of satellite-enabled technologies across military and government aviation, border and maritime surveillance, unmanned aerial systems, emergency response and commercial aviation.

The collaboration will also provide security agencies, defence establishments and aviation operators in Nigeria and other African countries with access to advanced technologies for aircraft tracking, real-time communications, fleet monitoring and command-and-control operations, particularly in remote locations beyond the reach of conventional communication networks.

SKYTRAC, a Canada-based aerospace technology company, specialises in satellite communications, aviation connectivity and mission-critical aerospace solutions, including satellite voice and data communications, airborne video transmission and intelligent fleet monitoring systems. The partnership is expected to improve surveillance capabilities, operational coordination and situational awareness among African security agencies, while strengthening their ability to respond to emerging security threats.

It will also create opportunities for technical cooperation, skills development and technology transfer, with emphasis on increasing indigenous participation in Africa’s aerospace and security technology industries.

The agreement follows the companies’ joint participation at the African Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX 2026) in Lagos recently, where their technological solutions attracted interest from senior defence officials, government representatives and industry stakeholders.

Speaking on the partnership, Chief Executive Officer of Fohat Solutions Limited, Alfred Idiodi, said the alliance aligned with the company’s commitment to strengthening Africa’s technological capacity through access to global innovations and the development of local expertise.

He said the collaboration would support critical initiatives across the continent’s defence, national security, aviation and aerospace sectors.

“Fohat Solutions is committed to advancing Africa’s security, defence and aviation infrastructure through access to world-class technology, meaningful technology transfer, local content development and stronger indigenous capacity.

“Our partnership with SKYTRAC will help advance critical initiatives across Africa’s defence, national security, aviation and aerospace sectors, providing access to innovative technologies that enhance operational effectiveness, strengthen institutional capabilities and support the continent’s evolving security priorities,” Idiodi said.

He added that the ambition of the partnership extended beyond technology supply to building local expertise and empowering African institutions to deploy and maintain advanced technological solutions.

Director of Business Development at SKYTRAC, Jeff Sherwood, also highlighted the opportunities presented by Africa’s changing defence, security and aviation needs.

The companies said the partnership would contribute to developing a stronger indigenous aerospace technology ecosystem, positioning African institutions not merely as consumers of international innovations but as active participants in their development and deployment.

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