Welcome to the Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs
About the Ministry
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) oversees the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the national Defence, with a goal to preserve, defend and protect the people, property, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda.
Strategic Objectives
Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs
UPDF Services
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) is comprised of four services that is; Land Forces, Air Forces, Special Forces Command and Reserve Forces.

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

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

Special Forces Command
SFC is tasked with carrying out specialized missions or operations at a moment's ..

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

Training Schools and Colleges
Schools & College
National military training and educational institution in Uganda are the core of ideological and development strategy
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.