The Global Revolution in Military Affairs and Comat Effectiveness: Challenges and Prospects for Nigeria

The advent of the Global Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) has fundamentally transformed the character of warfare, emphasizing technological superiority, precision weaponry, information dominance, and network-centric operations. This paper examines the implications of the RMA on Nigeria’s combat effectiveness, assessing the challenges posed by structural deficiencies, limited defense spending, inadequate technological capacity, and institutional inertia. Using qualitative analysis and a review of secondary data, the study reveals a significant gap between Nigeria’s current military capabilities and the strategic demands of modern warfare. However, it identifies key prospects for improvement through policy reforms, enhanced investment in defense technology, regional partnerships, and the integration of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and drone warfare. The paper concludes that while Nigeria faces substantial obstacles in aligning with the dynamics of the RMA, strategic commitment to modernization and innovation can enhance its combat readiness and national security architecture. Keywords: Revolution in Military Affairs, combat effectiveness, Nigeria, military modernization, information warfare, defense technology