Who would’ve thought Ethiopia would become a rising player in the global arms market? Yet, here we are—$30 million in ammunition exports in just three months. This isn’t just a business deal; it’s a statement.
At the center of it all is the Homicho Ammunition Engineering Complex, a state-of-the-art facility designed to make Ethiopia self-sufficient in defense production. In just two years, the country went from relying on imports to manufacturing its own bullets, artillery shells, and heavy machine gun rounds. And now? It’s exporting them.
For a country that has historically depended on others for military supplies, this is a massive shift. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, a former soldier himself, made it clear:
“I know what it’s like when supplies run low during operations. That won’t be Ethiopia’s problem anymore.”
Beyond defense, this move signals Ethiopia’s broader ambition—economic independence, industrial growth, and a stronger presence on the global stage. With a projected 12% growth in the industrial sector, this is just the beginning.
Ethiopia is no longer just a buyer in the global arms trade. It’s a seller. And that changes everything.
This is impressive