Nigeria is moving to strengthen its security architecture with a new AI-driven surveillance system proposed by the Federal Government.
The Federal Government says it is preparing to deploy an artificial intelligence-powered security system, the Multi-domain Hybrid Intelligence Shield (HIS), as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s response to terrorism, piracy, and illegal mining.
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, disclosed this during a working visit to Monaco with senior ministry officials as part of engagements on the proposed project for the Ministry of Defence.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by ministry spokesperson Enderline Chukwu, the visit included discussions with MARSS UK Ltd and its Nigerian partner, MPS Mikopowers Ltd, on the implementation of the system.
The engagements focused on practical demonstrations and technical discussions aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s defence architecture through advanced surveillance, command-and-control, and integrated security technologies.
Musa reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to modernising the Armed Forces through strategic partnerships, technology transfer, and capacity development. He also stressed the need to build local operational capacity while leveraging international expertise to address evolving security threats, including terrorism, border insecurity, illegal mining, piracy, and drone-related risks.
During the visit, the Nigerian delegation observed demonstrations of radar detection systems, AI-enabled threat identification, drone interception tools, and integrated command solutions.
The partners also proposed the establishment of national and regional command centres, mobile response units, and a Centre of Excellence for training and simulation in Nigeria.The ministry said the engagements are expected to enhance national security, improve inter-agency coordination, and support broader defence modernisation efforts.
