Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Republic of Uganda

Mon – Fri: 8:00 AM – 07:00 PM

Ministry Of Defence And Veteran Affairs - slider image

Serving Our Country

A Ministry Overview

Learn about our mission to protect and defend our nation, support our brave veterans, and ensure the safety and security of our citizens.

Ministry Overview

Serving Our Country

A Ministry Overview

Ministry Of Defence And Veteran Affairs - Home slider image

Learn about our mission to protect and defend our nation, support our brave veterans, and ensure the safety and security of our citizens.

Ministry Overview

Defending Our Nation

Protecting Our People

From the front lines to humanitarian efforts, Learn about the brave men and women who defend our country.

Protecting Our People

UPDF Joint Services

Defending Our Nation

From the front lines to humanitarian efforts, Learn about the brave men and women who defend our country.

UPDF Joint Services

UPDF Land Forces

At The Frontline

Explore the extensive training, cutting-edge equipment, and dedicated personnel that make the UPDF Land Forces a formidable force

Land Forces

UPDF Land Forces

At The Frontline

Explore the extensive training, cutting-edge equipment, and dedicated personnel that make the UPDF Land Forces a formidable force

Land Forces

Dominating the Skies

The UPDF Air Forces

Discover the cutting-edge technology and skilled personnel that make the UPDF Air Forces a vital component of our national security and defense strategy.

Air Forces

Dominating the Skies

The UPDF Air Forces

Discover the cutting-edge technology and skilled personnel that make the UPDF Air Forces a vital component of our national security and defense strategy.

Air Forces

Honoring Our Heroes

UPDF Veteran Affairs

Discover the comprehensive services and support available to our UPDF veterans and their families, from healthcare to education to financial assistance.

Veteran Affairs

Honoring Our Heroes

UPDF Veteran Affairs

Discover the comprehensive services and support available to our UPDF veterans and their families, from healthcare to education to financial assistance.

Veteran Affairs

Defence Doctrine

Guiding Our Strategy

Explore the history and evolution of military doctrine, and how it has influenced the way we plan and execute military operations.

Doctrine

Defence Doctrine

Guiding Our Strategy

Explore the history and evolution of military doctrine, and how it has influenced the way we plan and execute military operations.

Doctrine

Preparing The

Next Generation

Explore the diverse range of specialized training courses offered at the UPDF schools and colleges, from basic training to advanced leadership development.

UPDF Schools

Preparing The

Next Generation

Explore the diverse range of specialized training courses offered at the UPDF schools and colleges, from basic training to advanced leadership development.

UPDF Schools

Welcome to the Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs

About the Ministry

The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MODVA) oversees the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) & the national Defence, with a goal to to preserve, defend and protect the people, property, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda

Strategic Objectives of the Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs

Objectives

UPDF is comprised of four services

UPDF Services

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) is comprised of four services that is; Land Force, Air Force, Special Forces Command and Reserve Force.

Land Forces

The Land Force's mission is to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda.

Learn More

Air Forces

Air Force's mission is to defend the Uganda’s air space & provide air support to the Land Force

Learn More

Special Forces Command

SFC is tasked with carrying out specialized operations.

Learn More

Joint UPDF Services, under Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MODVA)

Reserve Force

Uganda maintains a capability to re-enforce and if necessary re-constitute the Defence Forces.

Learn More

Training Schools and Colleges

Schools & College

National military training and educational institution in Uganda are the core of ideological and development strategy

Watch UPDF Training Video

Defence News

Welcome to the Ministry Of Defence And Veteran Affairs (MODVA) Website. The Ministry ensures the UPDF is ultimately answerable to the people of Uganda, while it remains professional, with focus on protecting its citizens, defending national sovereignty and contributing to regional stability.