The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, today met with a delegation from the Czech Republic who paid a courtesy call on him at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe. Gen Kainerugaba and the Czech Republic delegation led by Ms. Katerina Sequensova, Director General for…
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has pledged to enhance and maintain the cordial relations between Uganda and India. This was during a meeting with a National Defence College – India delegation at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Mbuya. The Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, who…
The Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jack Agonza Bakasumba, has commended the French government for its training support to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), which has significantly enhanced the fight against terrorism. Maj Gen Bakasumba made these remarks as he hosted the French Defence Attaché, Lt Col Yam Chollet, who paid a courtesy…
Maj Gen Jackson Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has reassured citizens and foreigners that Uganda is generally safe for business and tourism to flourish. “The security of the country is very peaceful, and there is no cause for alarm,” he said, speaking on behalf of Gen Muhoozi…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, has commended the Zimbabwe Defence Forces for their willingness to unite and partner with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces in solving the security challenges in their respective countries. Lt Gen Okiding said this today as he met with the Chief of Staff-Defence Intelligence of…
Leaders from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Zimbabwe Defence Forces met today for the annual bilateral security meeting to strengthen defence ties to tackle regional security challenges. The meeting occurred at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters in Mbuya. Major General James Birungi, Chief of Defence Intelligence and…
The Minister of State for Defence in charge of Veteran Affairs, Hon. Huda Oleru Abason, joined the Russian Federation in Uganda to commemorate the Defender of the Fatherland Day. This day is celebrated in many countries of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) to honour individuals associated with the military or army service.…
The Republic of Uganda and the Peoples’ Democratic Republic of Algeria will soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at opening avenues for the continued sharing of advanced technologies, and training opportunities and establishing a legal framework for cooperation between the two countries. This was disclosed during a meeting between the Ministry of Defence…
The Governments of the Republic of Uganda and the Central African Republic have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Military Cooperation during a bilateral meeting that was held at Skyz Hotel, Naguru. Speaking at the meeting, the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja said that today marks a milestone…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Peter Elwelu has hailed the Commandant of National Defence College, Kenya for choosing Uganda as a destination for their study for course 26/2023-2024. “For us as Uganda, we value this relationship not only between the two countries but also the sister armies(Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and…