尼日利亚重新获得美国的军事援助,在安全挑战不断和非法武器泛滥的情况下推动当地武器生产。
Nigeria regains U.S. military aid, boosts local arms production amid ongoing security challenges and widespread illicit weapons.
尼日利亚在华盛顿放宽了Leahy Law限制之后,重新获得美国军事硬件,促进了安全合作,虽然负担能力仍然是一个障碍。
Nigeria has regained access to U.S. military hardware after Washington eased Leahy Law restrictions, boosting security cooperation, though affordability remains a hurdle.
尽管武器进口急剧下降,从2024年的5200亿新元降至2025年的490亿新元,但由于区域不稳定和大量非法武器供应,安全挑战依然存在。
Despite a sharp drop in arms imports—down to N49 billion in 2025 from N520 billion in 2024—security challenges persist, driven by regional instability and a vast illicit arms supply.
尼日利亚正在扩大地方防卫生产,包括新建一支步枪和弹药厂,目的是实现自给自足和今后的出口。
Nigeria is expanding local defense production, including a new rifle and ammunition plant, aiming for self-sufficiency and future exports.
分析员注意到,进口下降可能源于采购延误和现有合同,而对非国家行为体持有的610万件小武器的关切有所增加,这加剧了整个区域的暴力。
Analysts note the import decline may stem from procurement delays and existing contracts, while concerns grow over the 6.1 million small arms held by non-state actors, fueling violence across the region.