Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated SkyWin Aeronautics Industries, focusing on unmanned aerial vehicle production for civilian and military purposes. This development signifies technological self-reliance in Ethiopia’s security sector, with plans for exports. Emphasizing peace through deterrence, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of continuous investment in research and local technology.
On March 8, 2025, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated SkyWin Aeronautics Industries in Addis Ababa. This company specializes in manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles intended for both civilian and military applications. The establishment of this industry signifies Ethiopia’s commitment to achieving technological self-reliance, particularly within the security domain.
During the inauguration, Prime Minister Abiy emphasized that Ethiopia now possesses the expertise to produce, utilize, and export drones, marking a substantial advancement in the nation’s capabilities. He remarked, “Today, as we inaugurate Sky Win Aeronautics Industries, we recognize that the locally manufactured drones before us were unimaginable just a few years ago.”
The Prime Minister highlighted the achievement of locally designed and constructed drones by Ethiopian professionals, describing it as a noteworthy milestone in national development. He also stressed the importance of continuous investment in research, the expansion of market reach, and the enhancement of local production of smart sensor technologies to sustain this progress.
Moreover, Prime Minister Abiy articulated that these advancements in military capabilities are intended not to incite conflict but rather to prevent it. He stated, “We are developing capabilities like these—along with the advancements at Homicho Ammunition Engineering Industry—not to fuel conflict, but to prevent it. Through deterrence, we seek to secure peace and stability in the face of belligerent actors.”
The inauguration of SkyWin Aeronautics Industries by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed represents a pivotal step for Ethiopia towards technological self-reliance in unmanned aerial vehicle production. This advancement not only enhances the country’s capabilities in drone technology but also underlines a commitment to peace and stability through deterrence rather than conflict. Continuous investment in research and local technologies will be essential to maintaining this momentum in the aerospace sector.
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