How Falcon Eye Technology Is Boosting Nigeria’s Maritime Defence – Navy
The Nigerian Navy has revealed how its cutting-edge Falcon Eye Surveillance System has become a critical asset in maintaining maritime security and deterring illegal activities across the nation’s vast maritime domain.
Speaking during a press briefing yesterday to mark the Navy’s 69th Anniversary celebrations, Rear Admiral Ibrahim Abdullahi Dewu, Chief of Policy and Plans, said the system, along with the Regional Maritime Awareness Capability (RMAC), has significantly enhanced Nigeria’s maritime domain awareness and response capability.
“The Falcon Eye System provides real-time surveillance coverage across Nigeria’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), allowing for early detection of suspicious maritime activities and prompt naval response,” Rear Admiral Dewu stated.
He emphasized that the surveillance infrastructure has contributed directly to Nigeria’s continued zero-piracy rating by the International Maritime Bureau. “Our ability to maintain 24/7 monitoring of sea lanes has drastically reduced cases of piracy, illegal bunkering, and crude oil theft,” he added.
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The system uses a network of sensors, radars, and high-resolution cameras strategically positioned along the Nigerian coastline. These technologies are integrated into a central command center that enables naval personnel to monitor vessel movements, identify threats, and coordinate rapid-response operations.
Rear Admiral Dewu noted that the Falcon Eye system has been instrumental in supporting operations such as Operation Delta Sanity II, under which several arrests and seizures related to oil theft and illegal refining have been made in 2024 and 2025.
In addition to securing Nigerian waters, the system also plays a crucial role in regional maritime security. The Navy’s leadership disclosed that the surveillance capabilities are being leveraged in collaboration with other Gulf of Guinea nations to combat transnational maritime crimes and ensure stability in the region.
With Nigeria playing a leading role in the proposed Combined Maritime Task Force for the Gulf of Guinea, the Falcon Eye System is expected to serve as a technological backbone for regional cooperation.
As part of the ongoing anniversary activities, the Navy is showcasing its advancements in maritime technology and reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s economic interests and coastal integrity.
By PRNigeria
