The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth, has underscored the need for strengthening business cooperation between Uganda and the China National Precision Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CPMIEC). He made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from CPMIEC that was held at the Ministry of Defence headquarters, Mbuya. This…
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), visited the Algerian Navy and Air Force headquarters as part of his official visit to Algeria. The Ugandan CDF was received by the respective commanders of the two Algerian military branches, who briefed him on their capabilities and explored…
The Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence, Chief of Staff of the People’s National Army of Algeria, General Saïd Chanegriha, hosted a luncheon in honor of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) who is visiting the North African country. The luncheon at the…
The Chief of Defense Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with his Algerian counterpart, General Saïd Chanegriha, to discuss military cooperation and bilateral ties. Gen Kainerugaba was received with full military honors at the Algerian military headquarters in Algiers. The Ugandan CDF was accompanied by top UPDF…
The Chief of Defense Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba this evening arrived in Algiers, Algeria for military and bilateral meetings. Gen Kainerugaba, who is accompanied by top UPDF Generals including Maj Gen James Birungi, the Chief of Defense Intelligence and Security, Maj Gen Bob Ogiki, Joint Staff Policy…
Student officers from the Junior Staff Course intake 36/24-25 of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) conducted a study visit to the 3 Infantry Division to deepen their understanding of joint staff roles, combat support arms, collaboration with sister security agencies, stakeholders’ participation and community engagements in disarmament operations in the Karamoja Sub-region. The…
Uganda and Kenya have deepened their defence collaboration to promote regional security, with a key meeting held at Mbale Resort Hotel in Eastern Uganda. The Joint Defence Committee (JDC 5) convened from 13-15 January 2025, further cementing the two countries’ military partnership. This meeting follows the JDC 4 in Nairobi, held in May 2024,…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has praised the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for their ongoing efforts across various missions. He made the remarks today while closing a three-day retreat for Ugandan Defence Attachés and Advisors at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) Headquarters, Mbuya. Gen Kainerugaba commended…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), through its Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability (URDC), has commenced a three-day planning conference designed to enhance disaster response and management efforts. Dubbed “Okoa Maisha,” the conference seeks to validate and align the disaster management capabilities of the URDC and UPDF, pinpoint areas for improvement, and formulate effective response…
At approximately 2:00 a.m. today, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) conducted a decisive operation in Akilok South Village, Okuti Parish, Orom East Sub-County, Chua County, Kitgum District, foiling an attempted cattle theft. Troops from the 75 Infantry Battalion of the 505 Infantry Brigade intercepted two armed Jie warriors suspected of stealing two cows…