President Vladimir Putin gifted Uganda a military equipment package worth $53 million, which was officially received by President Yoweri Museveni over the weekend.
However, the president of Uganda praised his Russian counterpart, describing him as an “ideological and strategic friend.”
The announcement was made during the launch of the new Military Mechanized Major Repair Facility at Gaddafi Military Barracks in Magamaga.
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The $53 million package that entails largely heavy-duty mobility and combat equipment is meant to bolster the capabilities of the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF).
The donation notably includes a line-up of large, high-mobility military utility trucks, typically utilized for troop and supply transport, ammunition haulage, and towing heavy artillery pieces.
The package also contains several tracked combat engineering vehicles (AEVs). These heavy machines, mounted on what appear to be modified tank chassis, feature massive, articulated blades and excavation arms.
AEVs are indispensable for rapidly clearing obstacles, constructing defensive positions, and repairing roads and airfields in operational environments.
“I want to thank President Putin for the military support; this support is beneficial. What the Russians have done is just a glimpse of the good things they have achieved,” President Museveni stated.
He further reinforced the historical alliance, adding, “Russia is a historic and very good friend of Africa.”
In conclusion, President Museveni expressed his gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for the donation, emphasizing the depth of the bilateral relationship.
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