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 slider art The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) oversees the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) & the national Defence with a goal to preserve, defend and protect the people, property, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda. Managing Read More Uganda's Defence & Veteran Affairs About the ministry slider art The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs has got various programs designed to cater to the needs and welfare of retired and disabled soldiers who have served in the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). Supporting, honoring Read More and empowering UPDF Veterans Directorate of Veteran Affairs SlideSlide

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About the Ministry

The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) oversees the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) and the national Defence, with a goal to preserve, defend and protect the people, property, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda.
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UPDF Services

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) is comprised of four services that is; Land Forces, Air Forces, Special Forces Command and Reserve Forces.

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Land Forces
The Land Force's mission is to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda ...
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Air Forces
Air Force's mission is to defend the Uganda’s air space & provide air support to the Land Forces...
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Special Forces Command
SFC is tasked with carrying out specialized missions or operations at a moment's ..
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Reserve Forces
Uganda maintains a capability to re-enforce and if necessary re-constitute the Defence Forces...
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Training Schools and Colleges

Schools & College

National military training and educational institution in Uganda are the core of ideological and development strategy
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Defence News

Welcome to the Ministry Of Defence And Veteran Affairs (MODVA) Website. The Ministry ensures the UPDF is ultimately answerable to the people of Uganda, while it remains professional, with focus on protecting its citizens, defending national sovereignty and contributing to regional stability.

Uganda And Russia Strengthen Defence Ties In

Posted In Diplomatic Partnership
Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to international partnerships, with the Minister of Defence and
June 5, 2025

Leadership Is A Responsibility, Not A Position,

Posted In Training
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth-Oboth, has urged leaders in the public
May 30, 2025

Government Moves To Expel Migrant Herdsmen Amid

Posted In Defence
The Government has issued a strict two-week deadline for migrant herdsmen, commonly referred to as
May 23, 2025
UPDF
Air Forces
Special Forces Command (SFC)
National Enterprise Corporation, part of Ministry of Defence
Wazalendo, Save for Development
UPDF
Air Forces
Special Forces Command (SFC)
National Enterprise Corporation, part of Ministry of Defence
Wazalendo, Save for Development
UPDF
Air Forces
Special Forces Command (SFC)
National Enterprise Corporation, part of Ministry of Defence
Wazalendo, Save for Development