President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), H.E. Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, today officiated at the UPDF’s first-ever hybrid virtual pass-out ceremony for recruits who completed nine months of basic military training across six military schools. Addressing attendees at the Basic Military Training School in Kaweweta,…
A delegation of 70, including 52 student officers and directing staff from the Senior Command and Staff College – Kimaka (SCSC-K), led by Commandant Maj Gen George Igumba, visited the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Joint Services headquarters in Mbuya for a high-level study workshop aimed at strengthening their understanding of UPDF operations. The officers,…
Fifteen Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) medics serving under United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) have completed an intensive Combat Medical Care Training course in Somalia, designed to boost their ability to deliver swift and effective medical support in conflict zones. The specialised training was conducted by The Development Initiative (TDI) with support from…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division has passed out 58 Anti-Aircraft (AAC) personnel following a two-month refresher training course aimed at enhancing professionalism and combat readiness. Presiding over the ceremony at Mountain Division Headquarters in Fort Portal, the Deputy Division Commander, Brig Gen Paul Muwonge, commended the trainees for their outstanding performance during…
The Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, Major General James Birungi has urged the officers to remain vigilant in their duties, particularly as the country approaches the 2026 general elections. Speaking at the pass-out of 195 officers who completed the Basic Intelligence Course (Intake 23/24–25) at the School of Defence Intelligence and Security in Migyera,…
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…