The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, chaired a high-level meeting of the Joint Staff Committee on Tuesday to assess Uganda’s security posture and regional military footprint.

Held at the Special Forces Command headquarters, the session convened the military’s top leadership, including the Deputy CDF, Service Chiefs, Chief of Joint Staff, Division Commanders, Chiefs of Staff, Commanders of independent units and members of the Joint Staff.

The committee reviewed the operational progress of Ugandan troops deployed in key regional missions including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, South Sudan, and Equatorial Guinea.

Uganda maintains military deployments in several countries as part of its regional security commitments. The UPDF is engaged in counterterrorism operations in Somalia and eastern DRC, supports stability efforts in South Sudan, and is deployed in Equatorial Guinea under a bilateral defence cooperation agreement. These missions reflect Uganda's role in promoting peace, security, and stability across the region.

This regular forum serves as a vital vehicle for aligning national defense strategies and maintaining regional stability.