Video: CDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba Expands Air Force Fleet with New Multi
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has commissioned a new fleet of multi-role aircraft from Czech company OMNIPOL. The acquisition is intended to modernize the military's logistics and air mobility capabilities.
Why it matters
This procurement reflects ongoing military modernization efforts in East Africa and the strengthening of international defense partnerships.
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has commissioned a new fleet of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force aircraft, advancing the military’s modernisation drive.
The fleet includes a Let L-410 transport aircraft designed to improve logistics and the movement of personnel and supplies. The multi-role aircraft can operate as an air ambulance, passenger or VIP transport, cargo carrier, and paratrooper platform.
Gen Kainerugaba urged the Air Force to maintain the aircraft to the highest standards and thanked Czech defence company OMNIPOL for delivering the aircraft two months ahead of schedule.
The commissioning was attended by Air Force Commander Lt Gen Charles Okidi, the Chief of Staff Air Force, and an OMNIPOL delegation led by Chairman Ondrej Panenka, alongside Valentin and Humphrey Nzeyi.
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