Our Vision
About the Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs
Welcome to Defence
The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MODVA) is the government ministry responsible for the national defence and security of the Republic of Uganda. Its role is to preserve, defend and protect the people, property, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Uganda, contributing to regional stability and supporting international peace initiatives
Transform the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) into a modern , professional, efficient and accountable Force anchored on a strong civil-military partnership.
One Mission
To defend and protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda, and the Constitution that encapsulates people’s sovereignty through popular will.
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UPDF
Uganda People's Defence Forces
UPDAF
Uganda People's Air Defence Forces
SFC
Special Forces Command
MoD&VA
Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs
Objectives of the Ministry
Defend and protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda, ensuring non-violability of peoples and individual rights, the rule of law and good governance.
Sovereignty
80%
Defence Capacity
60%
Self-sustaining Force
70%
International Obligations
80%
ABOUT LEADERSHIP
Ministry Leaders
Leadership of the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs. The ministry is structured into administrative departments which are responsible for different areas of operation, including Finance and Administration, Logistics & Procurement, Defence Reform Secretariat, Policy Analysis Unit, Resource Centre, Directorate of Veteran Affairs