January 08, 2026 (Nigeria) – Textron Systems has announced plans to supply its Aerosonde VTOL unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to support infrastructure security and protection operations in Nigeria. The deployment aims to enhance surveillance, situational awareness, and monitoring of critical assets across the country.

The Aerosonde VTOL UAS combines vertical takeoff and landing capabilities with long-endurance flight, enabling persistent aerial coverage of remote and challenging environments. Equipped with advanced sensors, the system can conduct real-time monitoring of infrastructure, including pipelines, power lines, and other critical installations, reducing reliance on manned operations.

Industry analysts note that this deployment reflects the growing adoption of unmanned systems for security and protection missions in Africa, where UAVs offer safer, cost-effective, and rapid situational awareness for government and commercial organizations.

Textron’s Aerosonde VTOL platform demonstrates how UAV technology can strengthen infrastructure resilience, providing operators with actionable intelligence while supporting risk mitigation and operational efficiency.

Key Highlights

• Textron Systems to supply Aerosonde VTOL UAS for infrastructure security and protection in Nigeria

• UAV provides vertical takeoff and landing with long-endurance flight for persistent monitoring

• Equipped with advanced sensors for real-time surveillance of critical assets

• Deployment reflects growing use of unmanned systems for security operations in Africa

• Platform enhances situational awareness, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation for infrastructure protection