Tag: GDF
GDF to be reoriented through National Defence Strategy
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has expressed plans to reorganise and reorient the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) through a robust ... Read More
$42.2B approved to strengthen GDF capabilities
The Parliamentary Committee of Supply has given the green light for a whopping $42.2 billion budget allocation to fortify the ... Read More
Gov’t looking to acquire choppers for security agencies – VP Jagdeo
The government is currently engaged with world-renowned American aerospace manufacturer, Bell Flight to acquire four small helicopters that will be ... Read More
Brig. Beaton remembered by President Ali as an outstanding individual who served his country with distinction
Brigadier (Ret’d) Gary Beaton was on Friday remembered as an outstanding individual, who served his country with distinction and class ... Read More
GDF Helicopter located following crash, two survivors await extraction
On December 6, 2023, at 11:20LST, a Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking (SARSAT) message was received by Air Traffic ... Read More
Update: Crash site for missing GDF chopper identified, signs of life on scene
The Search and Rescue Operation has positively identified the crash site for the Bell 412 Army Helicopter (8R-AYA) and its ... Read More
Search for crew of missing helicopter continues today – GDF
- bad weather hampers search and rescue Chief of Staff Brigadier Omar Khan has disclosed The Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) ... Read More
President Ali, PM Phillips commit $2M to Guyana Veterans Legion
– $100,000 additional support to surviving veterans Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret'd), Mark Phillips, pledged a $2 million donation to the ... Read More
TRADEWINDS 2023 strengthening partnerships, training, fostering respect for human rights
As Guyana hosts the TRADEWINDS 2023 exercise, heavy focus is being placed on strengthening partnerships, training, and respect for human ... Read More
Gov’t continues to invest heavily in modernisation of Air Corps – President Ali
-GDF’s operational capabilities enhanced with two new aircraft The operational capabilities of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) are further enhanced ... Read More