Sixty-nine soldiers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) completed a three-month specialised course in Battalion Support Weapons and Anti-Aircraft systems at the 5 Infantry Division Training School in Labwordwong, Agago District. Presiding over the pass-out ceremony, the 5 Infantry Division Commander, Maj Gen Keith Katungi, commended the graduates for their dedication and urged…
Thirty-two Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers completed an eight-week geospatial map-making course at the Headquarters Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability (HQ-URDC) in Gaddafi Barracks, Jinja City. The training, conducted in partnership with the Ministry of Lands, saw expert instructors equip troops with vital mapping skills. Brig Gen Earnest Nuwagaba, Commander of HQ-URDC, underscored the…
Officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces – Air Force (UPDF-AF) have been urged to uphold their ideological commitment and adopt financial prudence as key pillars of their service. This call was made during the closure of a week-long ideological symposium held at the Air Command and Leadership Training Centre in Nakasongola, where officers…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has called on African militaries to address obstacles hindering military cooperation, emphasizing its critical role in fostering regional stability and continental unity. Speaking during a lecture to senior military officers at the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Command and…
Recruits undergoing the Basic Military Training Course Intake 17/24-25 at the Basic Military Training School in Kaweweta have successfully completed their week-long final field exercise, code-named “Dumisha Usalama.” The exercise concluded on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in their training. Presiding over the closure of the exercise, the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt…
Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) in Somalia successfully completed Camp Security and Induction Training for the third batch of personnel. The training, designed to enhance the effectiveness of UPDF troops in the complex operational environment of Somalia, focused on equipping personnel with essential security…
Non-Commissioned Officers from the 4 Infantry Division and affiliated units have kicked off a six-month refresher training for Communication Information Technology and Signal Regiment Level XIII Course (Intake 24/24-25) at the Division headquarters in Gulu. Colonel Somson Nabeeta, the 4 Infantry Division Administration Officer, presided over the ceremony on behalf of Major General Felix…
61 Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces soldiers completed a five-month training in the Regimental Quartermaster Sergeants (RQMS) course and the Bus Drivers course at the School of Supplies and Transport (SOST) in Gaddafi Barracks, Jinja City. Among them, 47 completed the RQMS course, while 14 graduated in bus driving. Presiding over the ceremony, the Chief of…
The Chief of Staff – Land Forces, Brig Gen Michael Kabango, has officially closed the post-mission ideological course for Battle Group (BG) 40 and United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) X after upon their completion of deployment in Somalia. The ceremony, held at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-CT) in Singo, marked the…
The Commandant of the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U), Maj Gen Francis Okello, has emphasised the need for Africa to unite to achieve prosperity. He made the remarks while meeting a delegation of 19 course members from the Algeria High War College, who paid a courtesy visit to NDC-U in Njeru, Buikwe District.…