Epail Nigeria, one of the most innovative defence company in Africa, has provided more information regarding its stealthy cruise missile/drone system.
Epail revealed details on the EPX-10 cruise missile/drone system at the recently concluded NISEC Expo 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria.
The EPX-10 cruise missile/ drone system is still undergoing testing, and development. And if completed, would be Nigeria’s first wholly indigenous cruise missile. It would enhance the capacity of the operator, and could provide lethal long-range strike capabilities.
According to the company, the EPX-10 Cruise Missile/Drone is a state-of-the-art single-use aerial vehicle meticulously engineered for high-stakes missions. It is designed to neutralize high-value fixed assets with unparalleled precision and efficiency. Ideal targets include enemy encampments, parked vehicles, and training centers, making it an indispensable tool for modern warfare and tactical operations.
Key Features and Capabilities:
- Single-Use Design: Optimized for targeting high-value fixed assets.
- High-Precision Targeting: Ensures accurate strikes on enemy encampments, parked vehicles, or training centers.
- GPS Navigation: Provides precise guidance for targeting
- High-Payload Capacity: Capable of carrying an 18kg TNT payload.
- Extended Range: Operates over distances exceeding 100km.
- High-Speed Operation: Reaches speeds of up to 180m/s.
- Robust Airframe Design: Built to withstand high-speed impact.
- Autonomous Flight Modes:Capable of executing predefined missions with minimal operator input.
- Low Acoustic Signature: Designed to minimize detection during flight.
- Stealth Design: Reduces visibility to enemy defenses.
- Real-Time Video Feed: Provides operators with visual confirmation of target and surroundings.
Nigeria’s domestic defense industry is relatively new and growing rapidly, and over time, the Defence companies in Nigeria will contribute to research, development, employment, and export revenue.
Today, defence companies in Nigeria are producing small arms, light weapons and other infantry systems, and is already making intra-regional military equipment sales.
Also, at the just concluded 7th edition of the Nigerian Defence and Security Exhibition and Conference (NISEC Expo), held at the Abuja Continental, Ladi Kwali Conference Centre on 28-29 October, in Abuja, Equipment and Protective Applications International Limited (EPAIL) unveiled its all-new EPV24NG003 heavy mine resistance and ambush protected vehicle.
EPAIL (EPV24NG003) 4X4 Anti-Mine Heavy Armoured Protective Vehicle is a specialized military vehicle designed to protect personnel and cargo from the effects of landmines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and other explosive threats. These vehicles are typically used in combat zones and high-risk areas where the presence of mines or lEDs is a concern.
In 2021, the Nigerian government and EPAIL, entered an agreement to locally produce bulletproof vests and other security equipment.
The new MRAP joins several other EPAIL defence products which includes the Light Tactical Armoured Vehicle which is a licenced production of China’s Dongfeng Mengshi CKS-131.
At the NISEC Expo, Epail also showcased it’s range of combat and ISR drones, FPV loitering munition, tactical communications devices, and ballistic protection vest.