The vision of the Ministry is to support the UPDF to transform it into a modern, professional, efficient and accountable force anchored on a strong civil–military partnership

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.
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UGANDA AIR FORCES
Joint UPDF Services, UPDF Air Forces, under Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MODVA)
Air Forces
Air Force's mission is to defend the Uganda’s air space & provide air support to the Land Force
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Special Forces Command
SFC is tasked with carrying out specialized operations.
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UPDF RESERVE FORCES
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.
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Training Schools and Colleges

Schools & College

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

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.

UPDF Hands Over Rescued Abductees To DR Congo Army

UPDF Hands Over Rescued Abductees To DR Congo

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Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) handed over 34 rescued people to the armed forces of the
February 28, 2023
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UPDF Soldiers Of UNGU VIII Decorated With UN

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Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) in
February 28, 2023

BG XXXVI Commander Meets Somali Local Leaders,

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The Commander of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Battle Group (BG) XXXVI serving under the Africa
February 28, 2023