Shield of the Republic
The Strategic Defence & Security Record
The shield that defends Nigeria. The vision that builds it — under Minister of Defence Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR.
13,500+Terrorists & insurgents neutralizedSource: Defence HQ ↗
2,336Hostages rescued in 2025 operationsSource: Defence HQ ↗
12Nigerian Army divisions, up from 10Source: Defence HQ ↗
28,000New military recruits approvedSource: Defence HQ ↗
Active Operations
Ongoing Theatres of Engagement
Operation Hadin Kai
North East counter‑insurgency campaign against Boko Haram and ISWAP remnants.
Operation Delta Sanity
Niger Delta operations protecting oil infrastructure and maritime assets.
Op. Hadarin Daji & Fansan Yamma
North West operations against banditry and kidnapping networks.
DICON Modernization Act
Local defence industry reform to build indigenous weapons manufacturing capacity.
Force Modernization
Equipment & Capability Upgrades
A‑29 Super Tucano fleet
Mi‑24V attack helicopters
Navy Special Boat Service
T‑129 attack helicopters
Global Standing
Nigeria's Military Ranking
3rdStrongest military in AfricaSource: Global Firepower ↗
31stRanked globallySource: Global Firepower ↗
₦3.15TDefence & special operations, 2026 budgetSource: Budget Office ↗
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