The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have conducted a joint operation in the Eastern DRC, rescuing five women and five children from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorist group. Among those rescued was 32-year-old Atukwase Katushabe Jamilah, who was […]
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs together with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces are set to host the first-ever Kampala defence and security expo in memory of former Chief of Defence Forces late, Gen Aronda Nyakairima aimed to inspire the younger generation. The expo is scheduled to run from […]
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has launched its first-ever infectious disease surveillance laboratory in Uganda which is also the first of its kind among the armed forces in the East African region. According to a press statement from UPDF, the surveillance biosafety level 2-plus laboratory located in Mbuya is […]
The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) in DRC has briefed the United Nations (UN)Military Staff Committee on progress made in DRC during a meeting held at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala. According to the deputy Defence spokesperson, Col Deo Akiiki, the meeting aimed […]
Mr Jacob Markson Oboth has assumed office as the new Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MODVA). He takes over the office from Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja following a recent cabinet reshuffle by President Museveni, the Commander in Chief of the armed forces on the March 21, 2024. The handover ceremony […]
