The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba met with a high-level delegation from MIRA Aerospace of Abu Dhabi at the Special Forces Command (SFC) headquarters to discuss potential cooperation in space security and communications.
The CDF welcomed the delegation, stating that this engagement demonstrates a mutual desire to strengthen ties between Uganda and the United Arab Emirates.
The visiting experts from MIRA Aerospace presented proposals, seeking cooperation with the Ugandan government to establish a dedicated aerospace base within the country.
This facility would serve as a regional hub for aerospace operations in East Africa.
During the meeting, the CDF emphasized that space capabilities are no longer a distant frontier but an essential domain for national security. He noted that space defence and space-based telecommunications are critical for safeguarding national sovereignty.
To formalize this potential collaboration, the delegation is also pursuing a memorandum of understanding with the Ugandan government.
The CDF expressed the UPDF’s eagerness to learn about the advanced solutions MIRA Aerospace offers and noted that Uganda is keen to explore a strategic partnership founded on shared interests.
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