The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with the Zambia Defence Force by exploring new avenues for collaboration in regional security and development. Maj Gen Richard Otto, Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, who represented the Chief of Defence Forces, made the remarks while addressing a delegation of…
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 Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, has held talks with a delegation of Professional Staff Members from the United States House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, led by the US Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. William Popp. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in…
Following a series of high-level military and diplomatic meetings in Beijing, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces of the UPDF, chose a mode of travel that may soon become familiar to Ugandans. Together with his delegation, Gen Kainerugaba boarded one of China’s modern high-speed trains which is also known as the bullet train for…
A Ugandan military delegation representing the Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba visited China’s premier peacekeeping training this morning to explore potential cooperation areas in peace support operations training and capacity building. The delegation was comprised of Major General Felix Busizoori the 4Division Commander and Major General Dan Kakono, the Commander Artillery Division. The…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held a bilateral meeting this afternoon with Mr. Liu Yuxi, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on African Affairs. The high-level discussion focused on strengthening diplomatic and military ties between the two nations, reflecting the deepening partnership that has evolved…
In a move to deepen defence cooperation, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held high-level talks with his Chinese counterpart, Gen Liu Zhenli, in Beijing on Thursday, culminating in the signing of a new bilateral military agreement. Gen Kainerugaba, who also serves as Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, was received by Gen…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba on Tuesday arrived in Beijing, China, for high level military engagements. On Wednesday, the CDF and his delegation visited China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC), a Chinese state-owned defence company with a core business in aviation products and…
The European Union (EU) Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region, His Excellency Johan Borgstam, has today met the Commander Land Force, Lt Gen Muhanga Kayanja, who was representing the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The courtesy call took place at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe. Lt Gen Kayanja, on…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, this afternoon met with and welcomed the new Indian Military Advisory and Training Team (IMATT) at the Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters in Entebbe. The delegation was led by the Head of IMATT, Brigadier N.V. Nanjundeshwara, and included…