Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA)

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

Managing

Uganda's Defence

& Veteran Affairs

About the ministry

The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs has got various programs designed to cater to the needs and welfare of retired and disabled soldiers who have served in the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF).

Supporting, honoring

and empowering

UPDF Veterans

Directorate of Veteran Affairs

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Welcome to the Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs

About the Ministry

The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) oversees the Uganda Peoples' 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.

UPDF Land Force - Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs MoDVA - Republic of Uganda

Land Forces

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

UPDF Air Force - Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs MoDVA - Republic of Uganda

Air Forces

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

UPDF Special Force Command - Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs MoDVA - Republic of Uganda

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

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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.