# Terra Industries defense technology expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/terra-industries-defense-technology-expansion
> Updated: 2026-08-19T12:28:22.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Terra Industries, a Nigerian defense technology startup, has secured $18 million in additional funding, bringing its total seed financing to $52 million. The company develops autonomous security systems for aerial, ground, and maritime domains to protect critical infrastructure.

To support its expansion, the company is establishing an international office in London and plans to open the Pax-2 manufacturing facility in Ghana by the fourth quarter of 2026. This facility aims to produce up to 50,000 aerial systems annually by 2028.

Following the funding round, Terra Industries appointed former SpaceX executive Ben MacWilliams as Vice President of Strategy. MacWilliams will oversee market entry, licensing, and government partnerships to accelerate the deployment of the company’s ArtemisOS-powered security systems across Africa and the Global South.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Terra Industries appoints former SpaceX executive Ben MacWilliams as VP of Strategy

Terra Industries has named former SpaceX executive Ben MacWilliams VP of Strategy to lead its autonomous defense expansion into Africa and the Global South.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/terra-industries-appoints-former-spacex-executive-ben-macwilliams-as-vp-of-strategy

### 2026-08-17: Terra Industries raises $18M to expand defense tech operations

Nigerian defense-tech startup Terra Industries has raised $18 million, bringing its seed funding to $52 million to expand manufacturing in Ghana and open a new international office in London.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/terra-industries-raises-18m-to-expand-defense-tech-operations

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