UPDF Hands Over Rescued Abductees To DR Congo Army
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) handed over 34 rescued people to the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, known as (FARDC). The handover was held at the headquarters of the UPDF Mountain Division headquarters, Muhooti barracks, 3 km from Fort Portal city, in the Kabarole district. […]
UPDF Soldiers Of UNGU VIII Decorated With UN Medals
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) in Somalia were decorated with United Nations (UN) medals and awarded certificates of recognition for successfully completing a distinguished one-year tour of duty in Somalia. The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) HE Anita Kiki […]
BG XXXVI Commander Meets Somali Local Leaders, Discuss Al – Shabaab Defeat
The Commander of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Battle Group (BG) XXXVI serving under the Africa Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Col John Musiitwa has urged Somali local leaders to maintain team spirit, good working relations, information sharing, and quick reporting to defeat Al – Shabaab. Col Musiitwa said […]
UPDF And South African Defence Forces Military Police Sign Defence Cooperation Agreement
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and South African National Defence Forces have signed a defence cooperation agreement that will see the two institutions from their respective countries share training experiences and exchange programs intending to enhance the Military Police functions of their respective countries. The cooperation agreement was signed by […]
Don’t Hesitate Sending Your Troops To Uganda For Training
The Chief of Defence Forces General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi has received a delegation of the Malian Armed Forces led by the Chief of General Staff, General Oumar Diarra, at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters, Mbuya. Gen Mbadi told the delegation that until 1986 when the current […]
President Museveni Commends FRONASA Revolution
President Museveni has today thanked FRONASA veterans /UPDF for their active participation towards the success of the liberation struggle. President Museveni said this as the Chief Guest at the 12th Annual Tarehe Sita thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast at Kololo ceremonial grounds. “I thank FRONASA/UPDF for liberating the country. UPDF is now […]
UPDF Veterans for a Peace Keeping Mission
We hereby inform the public that the UPDF – Reserve Force will conduct a call-up exercise of UPDF Veterans for a Peace Keeping Mission. The exercise is expected to run from 15 February to 18 February 2023 and will be conducted in various call centres all over the country, by […]
Defence Minister Meets European Union Envoy For Africa
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja has today met with the Deputy Managing Director for Africa at the European Union External Service; H.E Benard Quintin. The meeting at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) Headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala; aimed at strengthening cooperation in […]
President Museveni Commissions New NEC Uzima Water Plant
President Museveni has today Commissioned the New NEC Uzima Natural Mineral Water Production Plant in Kakiri barracks, Wakiso district. The President appreciated UPDF troops for identifying with the development needs of the population, adding that the production of natural mineral water by the army is a plus, in terms of […]
Deputy Commander Land Force Flags Off UNGU IX, Calls For Discipline
A total of 625 UPDF troops, serving as United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU IX) have today been flagged off to enforce peace under the mandate of the African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). This follows a 7- month mission training at the Peace Support Operations Training Centre (PSO-TC) in […]