The Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF), previously known as the National Resistance Army, is the armed forces of Uganda. From 2007 to 2011, the International Institute for Strategic Studies estimated the UPDF had a total strength of 40,000–45,000, consisting of land forces and an …

From small arms to artillery, armored vehicles to aircraft, this countdown will showcase the advanced weaponry that makes UPDF one of the most formidable military forces in Africa. With...

The Special Forces Command (SFC) is a specialized component of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) tasked with carrying out specialized missions or operations at a moment’s notice. Download PDF

Article 209 of the Constitution spells out the primary functions of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). The underlying principle of these provisions is that the state employs the Defence Forces on behalf of the people of Uganda, and that the forces owe loyalty to …

Aug 17, 2023 · The weapons recovered from the enemy are 151 including 142 submachine guns (SMG), 08 pieces of PMK Machine gun and 01 piece of 60 millimetres mortar. Also, recovered are 111 military radios from the ADF, 45 radio charger ports and 10 batteries.

Military strength: Uganda's military is composed of the Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF), which includes the army, air force, and navy. As of 2021, the estimated size of the UPDF was around 45,000 active personnel, with an additional 35,000 reserves.

Apr 8, 2025 · The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially passed out 69 soldiers following the successful completion of a rigorous 3-month specialized training in Battalion Support Weapons and Anti-Aircraft systems.

Mar 28, 2025 · The UPDF has noted unsubstantiated and misleading reports in some social media channels with allegations that the Ugandan Airforce has dropped chemical and barrel weapons on rebel White Army positions in the Upper Nile and Jonglei states of the northern region of South Sudan.

Dec 19, 2021 · The Chinese company is supplying the UPDF with CS/VP3 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) which are in the category of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, a months-long investigation by The Independent reveals. The CS/VP3 seems to be a favourite product for armies and police forces.

Oct 6, 2015 · In 1960’s, the Kings African Rifles (KAR) used Light Mortars as their support weapons and in the 1970’s, Uganda Army (UA) upgraded from light mortars to towed field guns with improved range.