Rwanda Defence Force - Wikipedia
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF, Kinyarwanda: Ingabo z'u Rwanda, French: Forces rwandaises de défense, Swahili: Nguvu ya Ulinzi ya Watu wa Rwanda) is the military of the Republic of Rwanda.
Overview - Rwanda Defence Force
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) was previously a liberation force known as the Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA). The Law No 19/2002 of 17/05/2002 renamed the RPA as the Rwanda Defence Force. Since 2002, the RDF adopted a Joint Structure with a Chief of Defence Staff at the helm of the Defence Force.
Army - MOD
3 days ago · The Army is structured and designed to accomplish operations on its own and in conjunction with the Rwanda Air Force. It also develops and maintains capacity to operate in special environments.
MOD - Rwanda hosts Eastern Africa Standby Force’s 33rd Policy …
3 days ago · Currently, Rwanda is the 4 th biggest troop contributing country with 4,585 military personnel in support of UN peacekeeping operations in South Sudan (UNMISS) and Central African Republic (MINUSCA).
Why Rwanda is increasingly the preferred African security force ...
Oct 4, 2024 · In addition to clashes with military forces and allied groups, Rwanda has increasingly been using shelling and artillery strikes in the DRC. Remote violence events involving the Rwandan military and M23 especially increased in the first half of 2024.
Rwanda operating Mi-35M attack helicopters - military.africa
Sep 25, 2024 · The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has recently showcased its newly acquired Mi-35M attack helicopters, marking a significant enhancement in the country’s military capabilities. These helicopters were prominently displayed during the inauguration ceremony of President Paul Kagame on August 11, where they flew over Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.
Rwanda’s military support to other countries is part of a strategy …
Jun 24, 2024 · Rwanda’s military activism has had political backlash in its neighbourhood and globally. The country’s unilateral use of military force is causing concern among its neighbours, in...
The (bad) politics behind the EU’s new €20 million for the Rwandan …
Nov 16, 2024 · TotalEnergies therefore explicitly welcomes military support, as does Rwanda: Rwandan troops are still present in Mozambique, and are financing their own operations. It has been reported, for example, that in June 2024 Kigali was paying $10 million per month for its troops in the country.
Rwanda Unveils Major Military Shakeup - The Defense Post
Jun 7, 2023 · Rwandan President Paul Kagame has embarked on a major shakeup of the country’s military, with a round of dismissals announced Wednesday following the appointment of a new defense minister, army chief, and head of internal security.
Rwanda’s Growing Interventionism: The Rise of a New Regional …
Jul 29, 2023 · Rwanda's expanding military presence in sub-Saharan Africa raises concerns about its role as a regional security provider. Interventions in DRC, CAR, Mozambique, and South Sudan, along with potential involvement in Benin, draw attention to Rwanda's ambitions and impact on African states.