{"id":10303,"date":"2026-01-17T19:34:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T19:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/?p=10303"},"modified":"2026-01-17T19:34:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T19:34:45","slug":"us-tech-billionaire-joe-lonsdale-invests-11-8m-in-nigerian-drone-firm-terra-industries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/2026\/01\/17\/us-tech-billionaire-joe-lonsdale-invests-11-8m-in-nigerian-drone-firm-terra-industries\/","title":{"rendered":"US Tech Billionaire Joe Lonsdale Invests $11.8m In Nigerian Drone Firm Terra Industries"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"single_article\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"article-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"article-content-content\">\n<div class=\"panel py-1 px-2 py-md-2 px-md-4\">\n<p>US technology billionaire Joe Lonsdale has made a significant investment in Nigeria\u2019s growing defence and technology sector, committing $11.8 million to Abuja-based drone manufacturer Terra Industries.<\/p>\n<p>The startup specialises in the production of drones and autonomous security systems designed to protect critical infrastructure across Africa, with assets valued at an estimated $11 billion. 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