Uganda Receives $53M in Russian Military Aid, Opens New Repair Base

Museveni hails Russia as ideological partner after receiving military equipment

President Museveni thanks Russia for a $53 million military equipment donation and emphasizes that the alliance is rooted in deep historical and ideological partnership for African liberation. KAMPALA, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni praised Russia as an ideological and historical partner in Africa’s liberation, noting that Uganda’s relationship with Moscow goes beyond defense cooperation. The president made the remarks Sunday, Oct. 26…

President Museveni receives $53m military equipment from Russia

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hailed Russia as a historic ally and ideological partner in Africa’s liberation struggle, emphasizing that Uganda’s relationship with Moscow extends far beyond defense cooperation. The President made the remarks on Sunday, October 26, 2025, while officiating at a ceremony where the Russian Federation donated defense equipment valued at $53 million to the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF). He also launched…

Uganda receives $53M in Russian military aid, opens new repair base

JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – Uganda has expanded its defense partnership with Russia, receiving $53 million worth of new military equipment from Moscow this week, according to a media report in Uganda. The news comes as President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially opened a new Military Mechanised Major Repair Facility at Gaddafi Military Barracks in Magamaga. In a statement published by Uganda Diplomat Website, President Museveni praised the l…

Uganda receives $53 Million Military equipment donation from Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended military support worth $53 million (approximately Shs 185 Billion) to Uganda The military equipment package was officially received by President Yoweri Museveni over the weekend The President praised his Russian counterpart, describing him as an "ideological and strategic friend." The announcement was made during the launch of the new Military Mechanised Major Repair Facility at Gaddafi Military Barr…

Deepening Ties!! Museveni Applauds Russia For $53 Million Military Equipments To Uganda Ahead Of 2026 Elections - The Witness Uganda

Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has applauded Russia for its continued military support to Uganda after receiving equipment worth $53 million (about Shs200 billion) from Moscow. The President made these remarks on Sunday October 26th 2025 while commissioning the Military Mechanised Major Repair Facility at Gaddafi Military Barracks in Magamaga, Mayuge District, and inspecting another military workshop under construction in Entebbe. Mus…