The Uganda People's Defence Force, previously known as the National Resistance Army, is the armed forces of Uganda. From 2007 to 2011, the International Institute for Strategic Studies estimated the UPDF had a total strength of 40,000–45,000 and consisted of land forces and an air wing.Recruitment to the forces is done annually. Read More
Army Vice Chief-designate Lieutenant General Manoj Pande, Lieutenant General YK Joshi, Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon and Lieutenant General Madhuri Kanitkar will be awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal on the 73rd Republic Day. ...
On the eve of 73rd Republic Day, a total of six Army personnel were awarded the Shaurya Chakra, the third highest peacetime gallantry award, including five posthumous. ...
As Republic Day celebrations have begun, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday informed that the police are closely monitoring the security situation in the Union Territory. ...
Troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) of the Jammu frontier have been on a high alert in view of the Republic Day and security situation to deal with any nefarious attempt of anti-national elements (ANEs) from across the border. ...