The 3 Infantry Division has celebrated its outstanding performance after emerging first runner-up at the recently concluded 2nd Edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Drill Competition. The Division’s drill team, led by Major Godfrey Mugenyi, represented the formation in Foot Drill, Cane Stick, Pace Stick, Crop Stick and Sword Drill. The team competed…
The Special Forces Command (SFC) has celebrated its victory in the second edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Inter-Forces Drill Competition, with the Command leadership receiving the winning team and championship trophy at SFC Headquarters in Entebbe, Wakiso District. SFC emerged overall winners of the competition, taking home the championship trophy and a…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) concluded the second edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Inter‑Forces Drill Competition at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, with Special Forces Command (SFC) claiming overall victory, followed by the 3rd Infantry Division. Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, in remarks delivered by the Deputy CDF and Inspector General,…
The Special Force Command (SFC) has emerged the overall winner of the second edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Inter-Forces Drill Competition held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala. The competition brought together personnel from various formations and services of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), who competed in foot drill, arm drill,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) will hold the second edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Interforces Drill Competitions from 22 to 25 August 2026 at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala. The event will be held under the theme, “Precision, Discipline and Cohesion: Pillars of National Resilience and Transformation,” building on the…
A joint inspection team from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces headquarters led by the Joint Staff Logistics, Brigadier General Edwin Karugaba, has inspected the drill preparations of the Motorised Infantry Division and Uganda Air Force College at Nakasongola Cantonment ahead of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Inter-Forces Drill Competition scheduled for July 2026. Brig…
The Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lieutenant General Jack Bakasumba, has inspected drill preparations by the 4 Infantry Division ahead of the upcoming Chief of Defence Force Inter-Forces Drill Competition. During the visit, Lt Gen Bakasumba expressed satisfaction with the level of discipline and coordination exhibited by the troops.…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force has concluded its second Commanders’ Drill Competition, held under the theme “Commanding the Skies and Leading on the Ground.” at the Uganda Air Force College in Nakasongola District. Presiding over the closing ceremony of the competition on behalf of the Commander Air Force, the Chief of Staff…
Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, hosted a ceremonial luncheon at the Land Force Headquarters in Bombo to honour participants in the inaugural Inter-Forces CDF Drill Competition. The event followed the highly successful competition held on 13 May at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, where various formations and specialised units of the Uganda Peoples’…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) held its inaugural CDF Inter-Forces Drill Competition at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. The historic event brought together sixteen units from across the services to compete in synchronized drills, showcasing the highest standards of precision and teamwork. The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who presided over the…