Museveni commissions $53 million repair facility from Russia
Uganda's President Museveni launched military infrastructure and training facilities as part of defence cooperation with Russia.
President Yoweri Museveni commissioned new military facilities and equipment in Uganda on October 21 and 22, 2026, as part of defence cooperation with Russia. The two-day event included military training, marine security, and modern warfare technology, aimed at boosting the Uganda People’s Defence Forces' (UPDF) capabilities.
Activities began at the Mechanised Warfare College in Kalama, Mubende District, with a digital training classroom for BRDM-2MS armoured vehicles. In Entebbe, marine operational assets including radar, eight boats, and workshops were launched. President Museveni urged the military to embrace AI and automation for responding to security threats.
The programme concluded at Magamaga Cantonment in Jinja District with the commissioning of a mechanised major repair facility valued at $53 million, donated by Russia. President Museveni thanked President Putin for the support, which also included training infrastructure at Kalama and marine facilities in Entebbe.
Why it mattersUgandan military personnel will receive training and equipment maintenance to improve operational capabilities.