The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba met with a high-level delegation from MIRA Aerospace of Abu Dhabi at the Special Forces Command (SFC) headquarters to discuss potential cooperation in space security and communications. MIRA is a global leader in High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology, Mira Aerospace offers cutting-edge enterprise solutions for telecommunications and Earth. It is a subsidiary of Space24.
The CDF welcomed the delegation, stating that this engagement demonstrates a mutual desire to strengthen ties between Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. The visiting experts from MIRA Aerospace presented proposals, seeking cooperation with the Ugandan government to establish a dedicated aerospace base within the country.
This facility would serve as a regional hub for aerospace operations in East Africa.
During the meeting, the CDF emphasized that space capabilities are no longer a distant frontier but an essential domain for national security. He noted that space defence and space-based telecommunications are critical for safeguarding national sovereignty.
To formalize this potential collaboration, the delegation is also pursuing a memorandum of understanding with the Ugandan government.
The CDF expressed the UPDF’s eagerness to learn about the advanced solutions MIRA Aerospace offers and noted that Uganda is keen to explore a strategic partnership founded on shared interests