#UPDF training

Uganda and France have agreed to deepen defence ties, with discussions between Defence Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka and French Ambassador Virginie Leroy focusing on joint military training, motorized assets, mountain rescue systems, and regional peacekeeping operations.

Twenty-two UPDF officers have completed a legal and command training course in Jinja, with officials urging them to apply and share their knowledge to strengthen military justice and leadership.

UPDF officers have recorded strong progress in a pioneering Russian language training programme, with officials saying the initiative will boost interoperability in joint missions and deepen Uganda–Russia defence cooperation.

UPDF commanders and legal advisors have begun a two-week training in Jinja to strengthen coordination and improve the application of law in military operations, as the army seeks to enhance professionalism and accountability.

Officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division have been urged to embrace discipline, uphold ideological values, and carry forward...

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has described the National Defence College–Uganda (NDC-U) as a strategic institution vital to the country’s...

President Yoweri Museveni commended UPDF for always following his advice and implementing his directives as he passed out soldiers at the Armoured Warfare...

The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) commended the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) for providing equal opportunities to all eligible...

The Chief Political Commissar (CPC) of the UPDF Maj Gen Henry Matsiko on Monday inspected the ongoing civil-military activities to mark the 40th Tarahesita...

President Yoweri Museveni, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the UPDF, on Tuesday laid a foundation stone to commence the construction of the Uganda...

Col. Robert Mugabe on Tuesday officially took over the office of the Adjutant General Headquarters at Bombo Military Barracks from Col. CG Karugaba who has...

By Kampala Post Reporter The Minister of Defence and Veteran affairs Adolf Mwesige says government will continue to support training in the UPDF as a...