General Kainerugaba inspects new UPDF aircraft
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba (C) with the a delegation from the aircraft manufacturer.
By Our reporter
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, visited the UPDF Entebbe Air Base has inspect a demonstrator L-39 Skyfox aircraft presented by its manufacturer.
A delegation from the aircraft manufacturer, Aero Vodochody, led by Mr. Vladan Resner and comprising Mr. David Jahoda and Mr. Vladimir Tovarek, took the CDF through the detailed capabilities and features of the modern turbofan-powered military trainer and light combat platform.
L-39 Skyfox aircraft
The Commander of the Air Force, Lt. Gen. Charles Okidi, and other senior Air Force officers were present during the inspection and briefing on Monday December 1st 2025.
General Kainerugaba underscored the importance of continuous technological advancement for the Air Force, reiterating that building a modern air arm remains a key strategic priority. He has previously noted that the service traces its origins to the National Resistance Army (NRA), which began without an air wing.
The CDF’s focus on comprehensive UPDF modernization extends across equipment acquisition, advanced personnel training, and institutional reforms aimed at ensuring resource efficiency and troop welfare. Evaluating new-generation assets, such as the L-39NG, forms part of this hands-on approach to capability development.
If acquired, this type of aircraft would be expected to play a significant role in advancing pilot training and supporting light.
The Aero L-39 Skyfox,[1] also known as Aero L-39NG (“Next Generation”), is a turbofan-powered military trainer and light combat aircraft developed and produced by the Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody. It is a successor of the Cold War era Aero L-39 Albatros.
