The 4 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) passed out soldiers who completed a three-month Specialised Arms training course at the Division Training School in Lugore. The training was designed to equip the soldiers with essential military skills and knowledge to prepare them for service in their respective units. Presiding over the…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) have agreed to intensify efforts against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Ituri Province. The agreement was reached during a joint security meeting at FARDC headquarters in Bunia. The UPDF Mountain Division and Operation Shujaa Commander, Major…
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has commissioned 280 officer cadets who completed the Bachelor of Defence Studies and Professional Cadet programmes at the Uganda Military Academy (UMA), Kabamba. The graduates comprised 87 cadets from the Bachelor of Defence Studies (Intake 05/23-23) and 193 from the…
President Yoweri Museveni has told newly commissioned officers that they have joined an honourable institution, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), and thanked the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, for fighting corruption and improving soldiers’ welfare. The President said he had been following the work of the CDF and his commanders in…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has opened a Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation workshop at the Land Forces Headquarters to promote athletes’ health, fitness and safety ahead of sports competitions. While opening the workshop, the Joint Staff Formal Education, Sports and Culture, Major General Richard Karemire, commended the UPDF leadership for promoting sports within the force…
The Commander Air Force (CAF), Lt Gen Charles Okidi, has urged graduating cadets to embrace continuous learning as they prepare to take on the responsibilities of military leadership. Representing the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, at a dinner held in honour of Officer Cadet BDS 05/23-26 and Professional Cadet 09/26 at the…
The Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs held a two-day induction workshop at Speke Resort Munyonyo to equip its members with knowledge and information on how the Committee operates and influences legislation. The workshop was chaired by the Chairperson of the Committee, Hon. Robinah Rwakoojo, the Member of Parliament for Gomba West Constituency. The Chairperson…
The Commander of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Charles Okidi, has urged officer cadets to embrace patience, discipline, professional competence and integrity as they prepare for commissioning and greater responsibilities in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). Lt Gen Okidi made the remarks while delivering a lecture of opportunity on behalf of the Chief of…
Uganda and South Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence cooperation in areas including military training, defence industry development, regional security and veterans’ affairs. The commitment was made during a meeting between Uganda’s Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs in charge of Defence, Hon Grace Akifeza Ngabirano, and South Africa’s Minister…
The Deputy Director of the National Forensic Sciences University (India) Uganda Campus, Mr. Arun Sharma, together with the UPDF Jinja Cantonment Commander, Maj Gen Emmanuel Kanyesigye, have today launched the 1st Edition of the NFSU Cyber Security Awareness Run 2026 at Gaddafi Barracks in Jinja. Mr. Arun Sharma represented the Campus Director, Air Commodore Kedar…