The Joint forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) in the joint operation codenamed Operation Shujaa have intensified operations against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, striking a rebel camp west of River Epulu and recovering a significant…
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has convened a four-day workshop on the development of an Air Operations Manual in Kampala, Uganda. The workshop, officially opened by the EASF Joint Chief of Staff, Brig Gen Stephen Kashure, brings together technical experts to harmonise regional air capabilities and develop a combined air operations manual and memorandum…
The Minister of State for Defence in charge of Veterans Affairs Hon Huda Abason, has praised the UPDF Engineers Brigade for exceeding expectations in the construction of health centres and secondary school structures in Luwero district. During an inspection and supervisory tour of the ongoing construction projects in Luwero Hon Abason commended the brigade’s work…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has passed out 317 officers and two civilians who completed the Post-Cadet Ideological Orientation Course at the Oliver Reginald Tambo Leadership School and Pan-African Centre of Excellence in Kaweweta. Presiding over the ceremony on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces, Joint Staff Political Commissariat, Maj Gen Henry Masiko…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially flagged-off the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) XII, which is set to deploy to Somalia for peace support operations. The ceremony took place at the International Peace and Support Training Center (IPSO-TC) in Ssingo. Addressing the troops, the Deputy Commander Land Forces Maj Gen Joseph Ssemwanga urged…
A delegation of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) led by the Commander 2 Infantry Division, Major General Paul Muhanguzi, arrived in Rwanda, ahead of the 7th Proximity Commanders’ Security Conference between UPDF 2 Division and Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 5 Division. The meeting will review and evaluate the security situation along the Uganda–Rwanda common…
Forty-five soldiers of the Somali National Army (SNA) from the 62 Battalion under the 06 Brigade have completed a one-month Organic Support Weapons training course conducted by the Uganda People’s Defence Force Battle Group 43 serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia at the Shalamboti Forward Operating Base. Speaking on behalf…
The Director of Women Affairs in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Brigadier General Charity Bainababo, has highlighted that the increasing participation of women in the military has enhanced both the force’s representativeness and operational effectiveness, especially in demanding assignments like peacekeeping missions. Brig Gen Bainababo made the remarks while delivering a lecture of opportunity to…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has paid tribute to the late Major General Deus Sande Karachi, former Commander of the Armoured Division in Masaka, during a requiem Mass held at Bugonga Catholic Church in Entebbe. Maj Gen Sande passed away on Wednesday after suffering breathing complications. Speaking on behalf of the government, the Minister…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), operating under Operation Shujaa, on Tuesday held a joint meeting in Beni to review ongoing operations against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The meeting, held in Beni, assessed progress made in…