Government has announced plans to establish Ghana’s first state-of-the-art cyber and electronic warfare center at the Tamale Air Force Base as part of efforts to strengthen border surveillance and improve the country’s capacity to respond to external threats.

President John Dramani Mahama disclosed this on Friday, January 23, while addressing guests at the End of Year West Africa Social Activity (WASSA) 2025 held at Burma Camp in Accra.

Announcing the initiative, President Mahama said the facility would mark a major shift in Ghana’s defence and intelligence operations.

“We're going to set up a cyber and electronic warfare center at the Tamale Air Force Base,” the president stated.

He explained that the centre would play both a surveillance and defensive role, particularly in safeguarding the country’s territorial integrity.

“And this center will be responsible for maintaining surveillance of our borders and also will have an assault capacity in the event that our country comes under any attack.”

Providing further details on the scope of the project, President Mahama indicated that the government was taking concrete steps to equip the armed forces with the required technology and hardware.

“Plans are also well advanced to procure armored personnel carriers, strategic drones, and advanced communication systems to establish Ghana's first state-of-the-art cyber and electronic warfare center in the northern sector,” he said.

Turning to broader military upgrades, the President outlined additional acquisitions intended to enhance the operational effectiveness of all branches of the Ghana Armed Forces.

"Additional acquisitions for the armed forces will include offshore patrol vessels for the Ghana Navy, four brand new Eurocopter helicopters for the Ghana Air Force, a new executive jet for the Ghana Air Force for the use of traveling executives, including myself, and other critical military logistics," he added. 

President Mahama also revealed a strategic expansion of the country’s military footprint, citing emerging security challenges across different regions.

“The government has also taken the strategic decision to establish two new military units in the Oti and central regions,” he said.

He stressed that the move was a proactive response to changing security conditions nationwide.

“This initiative reflects emerging security dynamics and the need to strengthen our national response framework,” he concluded.