Guardians Of The Pearl: Uganda’s Inventory Of AFVs

By Stijn Mitzer and Joost Oliemans

Over the past decade, Uganda has quietly embarked on a significant modernisation drive. This ambitious effort has seen the acquisition of Su-30MK2 multi-role fighter aircraft, Mi-28N attack helicopters and T-90S MBTs from Russia. Additionally, the country has invested in advanced weapons systems from Israel, such as 155mm ATMOS SPGs, 120mm SPEAR Mk.2 and CARDOM SPMs, as well as Hermes 900 UAVs. To further supplement its ground forces, Uganda has also obtained Type-85-IIM MBTs and VN2C APCs from China and 240mm 'M-1991 MRLs from North Korea.

Uganda's commitment to enhancing its military capabilities goes beyond the acquisition of AFVs; it also focuses on establishing essential infrastructure for their maintenance and modernisation. This dedication is evident through the establishment of an armour repair workshop and the construction of a factory specialising in assembling a diverse array of South African and Emirati armoured vehicle designs. This arguably signifies Uganda's intent to not only meet its own defence requirements but also explore commercial opportunities on the African defence market.

In its pursuit of further enhancing its armoured capabilities, Uganda has taken significant strides in establishing an armoured warfare training school. Notably, the training is conducted by Russian instructors. [1] By investing in both equipment, maintenance and training, Uganda seeks to bolster its defense capabilities and develop a proficient armoured force capable of handling diverse operational challenges that can expected in this part of Africa.

This list attempts to list all AFV types currently in service with the Uganda People's Defence Force and Police Force. Radars, trucks and jeeps are not included in the list.

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Tanks

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Clik here to view.T-54
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Clik here to view.T-55A
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Clik here to view.T-55M Two configurations: (2)
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Clik here to view.T-55(A)MV
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Clik here to view.T-55AM2
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Clik here to view.T-55A Locally Overhauled To T-55AMV Standard
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Clik here to view.T-72A With Kontakt-1 ERA
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Clik here to view.T-72B
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Clik here to view.T-90S
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Clik here to view. Type-85-IIM

Infantry Fighting Vehicles

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Clik here to view.BMP-2 Obr. 1980 (Can be fitted with Israeli BARMOR slat armour)
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Clik here to view.BMP-2 Obr. 1984 (Can be fitted with Israeli BARMOR slat armour)

Armoured Personnel Carriers

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Clik here to view. VN2C

Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles

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Clik here to view.Buffel
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Clik here to view.Mamba(Assembled in Uganda as 'Nyoka')
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Clik here to view.Gila
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Clik here to view.Nyati (Assembled in Uganda as 'Chui')
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Clik here to view.Hızır
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Clik here to view. CS/VP3 'Bigfoot' (In service with the Police)
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Clik here to view.Unknown Chinese MRAP Made By Poly Technologies(In service with the Police Force)

Infantry Mobility Vehicles

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Clik here to view.IAG Guardian(In service with the Police Force)
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Clik here to view.IAG Sentry (In service with the Police Force)
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Clik here to view.STREIT FALCON-MAV (GAZ Tigr-M)(Assembled in Uganda)
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Clik here to view.STREIT COBRA(Assembled in Uganda)
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Clik here to view.STREIT Armoured Troop Carrier(Assembled in Uganda)
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Clik here to view.STREIT SHAMAN 8x8 (SHERP 8x8)(Assembled in Uganda)
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Clik here to view. Unknown Emirati IMV(In service with the Police Force)