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The African Union awarded medals to UPDF Battle Group 43 for its service in Somalia as Battle Group 47 officially took over peacekeeping duties under AUSSOM.

The 14th EAC command post exercise, Ushirikiano Imara, has opened in Nairobi to strengthen regional defense. Military and civilian teams from across East Africa are training together to combat terrorism, piracy, and disasters under a unified command.

The UPDF and TPDF held their first proximity commanders’ meeting in Misenyi, focusing on border security, mutual cooperation, and enhancing East African integration.

Uganda has deployed 69 officers and civilians to Nairobi for the "Ushirikiano Imara 26" regional security exercise. The mission aims to harmonize military, police, and civilian responses to contemporary security threats within the East African Community.

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Commander of Land Forces, Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga has lauded UPDF troops in Somalia for the successful capture of key towns including Mubarak and Barrire. During an operational visit, the Commander of Land Forces emphasized discipline and Pan-Africanism as vital tools for regional stability.

The UPDF has deployed Battle Group XLVII to Somalia after rigorous training at Singo. Brig Gen Fred Mwesigye urged the troops to maintain discipline and professionalism as they join the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission.

The UPDF Land Force has hosted South Korea’s Defence Attaché in Bombo, with both sides seeking to expand military cooperation in training, technology, and regional security.

The seminar aims to formulate practical strategies to strengthen peace and drive socio-economic development in the region.

Uganda and the United States have strengthened defence cooperation following a strategic engagement between UPDF leadership and a U.S. Army War College delegation in Kampala.

Uganda and Egypt have strengthened military cooperation following a high-level delegation visit focused on defence collaboration and regional security.

UPDF has passed out 175 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) in Moroto after a leadership and ideological course aimed at strengthening discipline and operational effectiveness.

UPDF’s 15 Marines Brigade has carried out a 30km route march in Buliisa, reinforcing troop readiness and signaling heightened security near the DRC border.

UPDF and Somali forces have captured a senior Al-Shabaab commander in Mubaraka, disrupting a planned attack and boosting ongoing security operations in Somalia.

UPDF officers have recorded strong progress in a pioneering Russian language training programme, with officials saying the initiative will boost interoperability in joint missions and deepen Uganda–Russia defence cooperation.

A total of 190 students graduated in nursing and midwifery from the UPDF health institute in Jinja, marking a key step in strengthening military and national healthcare services.

UPDF and Somali forces have rehabilitated a key supply road linking Mubarak, Darusalam and Awdhegle to improve security, transport and access to essential services.

The UPDF Motorized Infantry Division conducted a 30km route march in Nakasongola to test and improve troops’ fitness, discipline and operational readiness.

UPDF commanders and legal advisors have begun a two-week training in Jinja to strengthen coordination and improve the application of law in military operations, as the army seeks to enhance professionalism and accountability.