The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Monday afternoon officially welcomed the new Indian Military Advisory and Training Team (IMATT) at the Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters in Entebbe.
The delegation was led by Brigadier N.V. Nanjundeshwara, Head of IMATT and included Colonel Surendra Tanwar and Group Captain Pranav Raj. Senior UPDF officials, including Lieutenant General Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff, and Brigadier General Wycliffe Keita of the Joint Staff Training and Doctrine Command, also attended the meeting.
During the engagement, General Kainerugaba praised the strong military cooperation between Uganda and India, highlighting the mutual benefits of shared knowledge, training, and operational experience.
He assured the new team of the UPDF’s full support, promising a seamless continuation of the productive partnership established with previous IMATT rotations.
“The two-year rotation cycle of IMATT reflects the enduring and strategic defense partnership between Uganda and India,” General Kainerugaba said.
The IMATT serves as a key mechanism for enhancing Uganda’s military training and operational capabilities, reinforcing bilateral defense ties between the two countries.
