Government Plans to Acquire Naval Ships for GAF

byMavis FanteviNovember 10, 20260 The Minister for Defence, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening the Ghana Armed Forces through improved equipment, infrastructure and welfare support for military personnel.

He said the government was committed to building a well-resourced, adequately equipped and motivated military capable of effectively carrying out its constitutional mandate.

Mr Adjei gave the assurance during a briefing by the Military High Command, led by the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, on the current state of the Ghana Armed Forces.

During the engagement, the Military High Command acknowledged the government’s support, highlighting several interventions aimed at improving the operational capacity and welfare of the military.

These include the acquisition of vehicles, the retooling of the Armed Forces and ongoing barracks regeneration projects intended to address accommodation challenges facing military personnel.

The Command also highlighted other government interventions designed to strengthen the military’s operations and improve conditions of service for troops.

In his remarks, the Defence Minister assured the military leadership that government would continue to provide the necessary resources to enhance the capabilities of the Armed Forces.

He further disclosed that plans were far advanced to acquire strategic military platforms for the three services, including naval ships and aircraft.

The planned acquisitions form part of broader efforts to improve the operational readiness of the Ghana Armed Forces and strengthen their ability to protect the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The engagement reaffirmed government’s commitment to addressing the operational and welfare needs of military personnel while ensuring that the Armed Forces remain adequately equipped to respond to national security challenges.

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