The Minister of State for Defence in charge of Veteran Affairs, Hon. Huda Oleru Abason, joined the Russian Federation in Uganda to commemorate the Defender of the Fatherland Day. This day is celebrated in many countries of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) to honour individuals associated with the military or army service.…
The Republic of Uganda and the Peoples’ Democratic Republic of Algeria will soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at opening avenues for the continued sharing of advanced technologies, and training opportunities and establishing a legal framework for cooperation between the two countries. This was disclosed during a meeting between the Ministry of Defence…
The Governments of the Republic of Uganda and the Central African Republic have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Military Cooperation during a bilateral meeting that was held at Skyz Hotel, Naguru. Speaking at the meeting, the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja said that today marks a milestone…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Peter Elwelu has hailed the Commandant of National Defence College, Kenya for choosing Uganda as a destination for their study for course 26/2023-2024. “For us as Uganda, we value this relationship not only between the two countries but also the sister armies(Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and…
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…
The Chief of Staff-Land Force, Major General Jack Bakasumba has underscored the importance of robust regional security mechanisms in coordinating and strengthening partnerships between neighbouring militaries. Maj Gen Bakasumba made the remarks today at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters where he represented the Joint Chief of Staff as the Uganda Peoples’…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Wilson Mbadi has today called for the building of stronger and sustainable collaborative relationships to realize the Pan-African agenda, most especially among militaries. He made this remark while meeting the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Forces Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, who had made…
The UPDF Chief of Defence Forces, General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi on invitation joined the Ethiopian National Defence Forces to participate in the 116th National Army celebrations that took place today at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and later held different engagements with various stakeholders. Gen Mbadi also carried a special message from His…
The Chief of Staff – Land Force, Major General Jack Bakasumba has reiterated the importance of robust regional security mechanisms in coordinating and strengthening partnerships between neighbouring militaries. Maj Gen Bakasumba made the remarks today during an interface with a delegation of Directing Staff and Students from the Zambia Defence Services Command and Staff…
The Chief of Military Intelligence, Major General James Birungi has underscored the importance of regional efforts in addressing issues of mutual security concern and tackling the threats of terrorism, drugs, human trafficking and money laundering among others. This was contained in his speech that was delivered on his behalf by the Commandant National Counter…