KDF ACCELERATES FORCE MODERNISATION THROUGH GLOBAL DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS
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The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) continues to advance its force modernisation agenda through strategic defence partnerships, technological innovation and capability development aimed at strengthening operational readiness and responding effectively to emerging security threats.
A KDF delegation led by the Director of National Defence and Security Industries (DNSI), Major General Faustino Lobaly, participated in the 16th biennial Future Forces Forum (FFF) 2026 and the concurrent Future Air Force Conference, held in Prague, Czech Republic, from 19 to 23 October 2026.
Anchored in the Chief of the Defence Forces’ Strategic Vision, Kenya’s participation focused on three strategic priorities: Force Capability Development, Defence Industries and Strategic Partnerships, reinforcing the KDF’s commitment to building a technologically advanced, adaptable and self-reliant force.
