Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated SkyWin Aeronautics Industries, which manufactures unmanned aerial vehicles for civilian and military use. This initiative is part of Ethiopia’s broader strategy for technological self-reliance in security, enabling drone production and export. The Prime Minister emphasized the role of local professionals in this achievement and the importance of ongoing research and development to foster peace and stability.
On March 8, 2025, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated SkyWin Aeronautics Industries, focusing on the production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for civilian and military applications. This initiative underscores Ethiopia’s commitment to technological self-reliance in its security sector. At this event, the Prime Minister announced that Ethiopia now has the capabilities not only to manufacture and utilize drones domestically but also to export them.
In his remarks on X, Prime Minister Abiy stated, “Today, as we inaugurate Sky Win Aeronautics Industries, we recognize that the locally manufactured drones before us were unimaginable just a few years ago.” He emphasized the importance of developing drones with various functionalities, a task undertaken by skilled young professionals in Ethiopia, marking a significant achievement for the nation.
To maintain momentum in this advancement, the Prime Minister stressed the necessity of ongoing research and development, market expansion, and local production enhancements of smart sensor technologies. He emphasized, “We are developing capabilities like these—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 marks a pivotal step in Ethiopia’s pursuit of technological self-reliance in defense and security. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed highlighted the country’s capabilities in UAV production, underscoring the importance of continual investment in research and development as well as the advancement of local industries. The initiative aims to utilize these technologies not to incite conflict but to ensure peace and stability within the region.
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