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African Defence Fund Announces Launch to Strengthen Africa's Security and Industrial Resilience
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAfrican Defence Fund Announces Launch to Strengthen Africa's Security and Industrial Resilience
August 28, 2025 - African Defence Fund (ADF) today announced its official launch, a private platform dedicated to financing and enabling defence, security, and dual‐use industrial capabilities across African nations. ADF supports sovereign clients and public entities with transparent, well‐governed capital solutions that accelerate local manufacturing, supply‐chain resilience, and technology transfer.
Key Objectives
• Strengthen defence readiness and resilience through sustainable, locally anchored industrial bases.
• Finance dual‐use technologies that enhance both national security and civilian infrastructure.
• Support sovereign procurement and PPP/BOT structures with rigorous governance and compliance.
• Catalyze strategic partnerships with OEMs, integrators, and regional suppliers.
Focus Areas
• Defence industrialization: assembly and local content programs, MRO facilities, and training centers.
• Border and maritime security: surveillance, coastal radar, port and airport protection.
• Cybersecurity & secure communications: SOC build‐outs, encryption, secure data infrastructure.
• Aerospace & mobility: UAV systems (ISR), air‐lift and logistics solutions, and fleet modernization.
• C4ISR & situational awareness: command centers, sensors, analytics and resilient networks.
• Dual‐use infrastructure: energy security, secure water, and critical-asset protection.
Governance & Compliance
ADF operates under strict governance standards, including comprehensive KYC/AML, export‐control screening, and end‐use verification. The Fund aligns with applicable national laws and works in coordination with sovereign authorities and approved partners.
Statements
"African nations are accelerating the development of resilient defence ecosystems," said the ADF team. "Our mandate is to mobilize responsible capital, technology, and partnerships to help governments meet urgent and long‐term security needs."
About African Defence Fund
African Defence Fund (ADF) is a private platform supporting African governments and public entities to finance defence, security, and dual‐use projects. ADF partners with OEMs, local industry, and development stakeholders to deliver transparent, well‐governed solutions that build long‐term capacity.
Website: http://africandefencefund.com
Media & Government Inquiries: office@africandefencefund.com
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African Defence Fund (ADF)
Email: office@africandefencefund.com
Web: http://africandefencefund.com
85 Great Portland Street
London W1W 7LT
UK
office@africandefencefund.com
African Defence Fund (ADF) today announced its official launch, a private platform dedicated to financing and enabling defence, security, and dual‐use industrial capabilities across African nations. ADF supports sovereign clients and public entities with transparent, well‐governed capital solutions that accelerate local manufacturing, supply‐chain resilience, and technology transfer.
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