NDF gears up for independence celebrations

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The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) will be holding a parade as part of Namibia's 34th Independence Anniversary at Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region.

In preparation for the parade, the public may observe the unfamiliar movement of soldiers and armoured vehicles from March 17–22.

The ceremony's highlights will include a 21-gun salute, an aircraft fly-pass, and free-fall parachuting.

The demonstration of military precision and dedication aims to honour the nation's sovereignty and pay homage to those who have sacrificed for its defence.

Defence Ministry urged to align to modern defence technology 

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The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, has urged the top echelon of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) to implement strategic policies aligned with modern defence technology.

Minister Kapofi made these remarks while addressing a defence annual review conference at Swakopmund.
Kapofi stated that it is high time for the NDF to expand and manifest itself within the scope of modern technology, calling it a paradigm shift in fighting evolution.