Tag: GDF

GDF to be reoriented through National Defence Strategy

GDF to be reoriented through National Defence Strategy

- February 8, 2024

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

$42.2B approved to strengthen GDF capabilities

- January 30, 2024

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

Gov’t looking to acquire choppers for security agencies – VP Jagdeo

- January 19, 2024

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

Brig. Beaton remembered by President Ali as an outstanding individual who served his country with distinction

- December 15, 2023

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

GDF Helicopter located following crash, two survivors await extraction

- December 8, 2023

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

Update: Crash site for missing GDF chopper identified, signs of life on scene

- December 7, 2023

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

Search for crew of missing helicopter continues today – GDF

- December 7, 2023

- 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

President Ali, PM Phillips commit $2M to Guyana Veterans Legion

- November 13, 2023

– $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

TRADEWINDS 2023 strengthening partnerships, training, fostering respect for human rights

- July 15, 2023

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

Gov’t continues to invest heavily in modernisation of Air Corps – President Ali

- July 8, 2023

-GDF’s operational capabilities enhanced with two new aircraft The operational capabilities of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) are further enhanced ... Read More