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Training

President Museveni Officiates Pass-Out Ceremony For Tank Crew And Armoured Company Commanders

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), today presided over the pass-out ceremony for Armoured Company
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Press

Hon Huda Oleru Calls For Innovation And Collaboration At DVA Staff Event

Hon Huda Abason Oleru, Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Veteran Affairs), has emphasised the importance of open communication and innovation within the
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Health

UPDF Personnel Urged To Prioritise Mental And Physical Wellbeing

The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have been urged to focus on their mental and physical health in order to
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Bilateral Relations

Minister Oboth Urges Türkiye To Establish Defence Manufacturing Hub In Uganda

Hon Jacob Marksons Oboth, Uganda’s Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, has called on Türkiye to set up a defence manufacturing hub in Uganda, capitalising on the
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Karamoja Affairs

President Museveni Launches Karamoja Skilling Hub To Drive Youth Empowerment

The President of Uganda, H.E. Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has officially opened the Karamoja Industrial and Skilling Hub in Napak District, marking the third such facility
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Bilateral Relations

Minister Oboth-Oboth Hails UK Support In Strengthening UPDF Capabilities

The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, has lauded the historical bilateral relationship between Uganda and the United Kingdom, emphasising
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Karamoja AffairsRegional Security

Minister Lokeris Slams Cross-Region Criminals As Threat To Peace

The Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Hon Peter Lokeris, has strongly condemned the criminal activities of individuals he described as “peace spoilers” in the Nabilatuk
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Bilateral Relations

Uganda, France Strengthen Military Ties With Focus On Training And Regional Security

  Hon Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth today welcomed the French Ambassador to Uganda, His Excellency Xavier Sticker, for a meeting at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs
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Defence

Uganda And Somalia Sign Implementation Agreement To Forge Stronger Security Ties

The governments of the Republic of Uganda and the Federal Government of Somalia have today committed to enhance diplomatic relations and reinforce collaborative security efforts
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