Togo and Poland Sign Drone Development Deal to Boost Local Capabilities
Togo and Poland have entered into a EUR24 million (approximately US$27.85 million) financing agreement aimed at advancing the development of next-generation drones in Togo. This initiative is supported by Cyber Defense Africa, a cybersecurity company formed through a public-private partnership between the Togolese government and Asseco Data Systems, a European technology group. The project, known as the Africa Drone Company, will focus on enhancing Togo's capabilities in drone design, assembly, and deployment across various sectors such as security, agriculture, logistics, and infrastructure monitoring. The initiative also includes a training program to cultivate local expertise and ensure the sector's sustainable growth. The funding is provided by Poland's state-owned Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego under the European Union's Global Gateway initiative. The agreement was signed in Lome during a visit by Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs, Krzysztof Gawkowski. 
