Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces – Air Force (UPDF – AF) today hosted Defence Attachés from fraternal countries but based in Uganda at its headquarters in Entebbe. The Defence Attachés were from the UK, Russia, Ethiopia, Rwanda, France and Tanzania, among others. The UPDF – AF Director of Personnel and Administration Brig Gen Julius…
The Commandant National Defence College – Uganda, Major General Francis Okello has challenged leaders in Mbale City and Mbale District to play an active role in ensuring security in all the spheres of their lives. “Security is key and touches all our spheres of life and lack of it threatens us physically and our…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Peter Elwelu has today met Maj Gen Laurent Boite, the Force Commander of the French Forces stationed in Djibouti who paid a courtesy visit at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs/UPDF Headquarters, Mbuya. Lt Gen Elwelu and Maj Gen Boite discussed issues ranging from capacity…
SouthWest Federal State-Somalia: The Defence Spokesperson, Brigadier General Felix Kulayigye has commended the support and existing cordial relationship between the Somalis and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces serving in Somalia under African Transition Mission in Somalia. He said this while meeting Somali local authorities at Uganda Battle Group 37 Headquarters in Celjaale, Somalia where…
The Commandant National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U) Maj Gen Francis Okello has re-echoed the call for the mechanisation of agriculture as a means of boosting food in Uganda both for local consumption and export given that agriculture is the backbone of Uganda. He made the remarks at Musubi Avocado Farm, Uganda’s leading Avocado…
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi has said that the readiness of the military forces through training for all forms of Peace Support Operations is vital if Africa is to confidently boast of being in charge of its security architecture. “Peace Support Operations which are supposed to be conducted impartially in…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Battle Group XXXIX has today been urged to fight hard for the protection of peace and stability in Somalia. “After training hard, go fight harder. Somalia is not a playing ground. Use the skills acquired to fire the enemy at any time,” remarked the Deputy Commander Land Force…
Colonel Michael Walaka Hyeroba, the Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces contingent serving under the East African Regional (EACRF) Force in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has urged his troops to be on the lookout and defend themselves in the event they come under attack. “We should ensure constant alertness and readiness…
Mogadishu-Somalia: The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) General Court Martial (GCM) which traditionally conducts business at Makindye, is currently holding court sessions in Mogadishu the capital city of Somalia. The General Court Martial under the Chairmanship of Brig Gen Robert Freeman Mugabe, has now spent one week at Sector One Contingent headquarters trying UPDF…
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi has challenged the newly promoted Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Generals and Officers that promotions come with extra demand of accountability to the country and the institution of the UPDF. “You must prepare yourselves and also remember that the ranks denote seniority, authority and responsibility according…