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The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria was established by an Act of Parliament in 1964. Consequently a West German manufacturing firm Fritz Werner was assigned the task of providing technical expertise and set up the Ordnance Factory in Kaduna .

The first Technical Partner of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) was Fritz Werner of Western Germany. FW designed and built the Kaduna Ordnance Factories in 1964 with the following production capacities…

EZUGWU MRAP PRODUCE BY DICON-CED CAN WITHSTAND SMALL ARMS FIRE AND A 7KG TNT EXPLOSION. EACH OF ITS WHEEL CAN WITHSTAND A 12KG TNT EXPLOSION. WE ARE MAKING SURE THAT MILITARY EQUIPMENT ARE AVAILABLE TO COMBAT INSECURITY. EZUGWU ARMOURED VEHICLES WILL CARRY A CREW OF 12, INCLUDING A COMMANDER, DRIVER, TWO GUNNERS AND EIGHT SOLDIERS.

THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF DICON

“To Transform DICON for Maximum Output Towards National Defence and Enterprise, I pledge to Catalyse all Directorates and Units through Target-driven Endeavours, Improved Welfare and Focused Leadership.”

– Major General Victor Okwudili Ezugwu

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EZUGWU MRAPs produced by the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria and Command Engineering Depot (DICON-CED) can withstand small arms fire and a 7kg TNT explosion. Each of its wheels can withstand a 12kg TNT explosion. The Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected (MRAP) vehicles have a 12.7 mm Anti-Aircraft Gun and a 7.62 mm Light Machine Gun. These armaments are enough to finish up the remaining deadly Boko Haram insurgents.

The all-terrain all-wheel-drive vehicle has an independent suspension system that allows it to move through smooth and rough terrain. Ezugwu armored vehicles will carry a crew of 12, including a commander, driver, two gunners, and eight soldiers. Powering this locally made mobile bunker is a Chinese-sourced WD615 turbo diesel engine.

DICON VIDEOS

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE APPLAUD INNOVATIONS BY NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES

GHANA AND NIGERIA HAVE TAKEN THE LEAD IN MANUFACTURING ARMOURED VEHICLES FOR THEIR MILITARY.

NIGERIAN ARMY SET TO PRODUCE LOCAL AMBUSH EQUIPMENT

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March 22, 2020

DICON RECEIVE AN ASAP AT THE JUST CONCLUDED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WEEK EXHIBITION

ASAP AWARD Hon. Min of Science and Technology Dr. Ogbonnia Onuh with the representatives of the Director-General (DICON) Maj. Gen...

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March 22, 2020

DG DICON WITH MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF DICON AT THE MONTHLY PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS AND IMPROVEMENT MEETING

DG DICON with Management and staff of DICON at the monthly performance analysis and improvement meeting held on Friday 20th...

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Chief of Defence Staff visits DICON

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CDS LAUDS THE DG DICON AND MANAGEMENT TEAM

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Nigeria – South Africa Defence Industry Seminar

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DICON has struck some partnerships with raw material companies, manufacturers, research institutes and relevant bodies for the actualization of shared aspirations.

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