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…
Brigadier General Wilberforce Sserunkuma, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, has officially dispatched troops to represent the division in the upcoming Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Drill Competition. The national event, set to begin on 13 May 2025, will feature preliminary rounds at Bombo’s Land Force Headquarters before concluding with…
Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has praised the 4 Infantry Division for their outstanding drill performance in preparation for the forthcoming Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Drill Competition. During his visit to the division headquarters in Gulu, Gen Okiding expressed his satisfaction with the…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Samuel Okiding, has commended the Military Police for their exemplary performance ahead of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Interforce Drill Competition which is slated to be held on 14 May 2025 at Kololo Independence Grounds. Lt Gen Okiding made the remarks during his assessment visit at…
The Motorized Infantry Division delivered an impressive performance at the Nakasongola Air Force Ground in preparation for the fourth coming final Chief of Defence Forces Drill Competition slated to take place next month on 12 May 2025 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. With striking precision, coordination, and discipline, the Motorized Infantry earned a commendation from the…