…Alliance targets satellite surveillance, military aviation, local technology development
Fohat Solutions Limited, a Nigerian integrated solutions provider, has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Canadian aerospace technology company, SKYTRAC Systems Ltd., to strengthen Nigeria’s security, defence and aviation capabilities through advanced satellite
communication technologies.
The partnership is expected to expand access to satellite-enabled solutions for military and government aviation, border and maritime surveillance, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), emergency response and commercial aviation across Nigeria and other African markets.
SKYTRAC, headquartered in Canada, specialises in satellite communications, intelligent aviation connectivity and mission-critical aerospace technologies.
Its solutions support real-time aircraft tracking, satellite voice and data communications, airborne video transmission, fleet monitoring and command-and-control operations, including in remote locations beyond conventional communication networks.
The alliance is expected to provide African defence establishments, security agencies and aviation operators with technologies to improve surveillance, operational coordination, situational awareness and response capabilities.
Speaking on the partnership, Jeff Sherwood, Director of Business Development at SKYTRAC, highlighted the opportunities arising from Africa’s evolving defence, security and aviation needs.
The collaboration will also provide a platform for technical cooperation, skills development and technology transfer, with particular emphasis on strengthening indigenous participation in Africa’s growing aerospace and security technology ecosystem.
The agreement follows the companies’ joint participation at the African Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX 2026) in Lagos, where their technological offerings attracted interest from senior defence officials, government representatives and industry stakeholders.
Alfred Idiodi, Chief Executive Officer of Fohat Solutions Limited, said the partnership aligned with the company’s vision of advancing Africa’s technological capacity through access to global innovations and the development of local expertise.
“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.
“More importantly, our ambition extends beyond supplying technology. We are committed to building lasting partnerships that foster knowledge transfer, develop local expertise and empower African institutions to deploy and sustain advanced technological solutions. We envision an Africa that is not merely a consumer of global innovation, but an increasingly capable participant in shaping its technological future,” Idiodi stated.
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