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The Somali National Army (Somali: Ciidanka Xooga Dalka Soomaaliyeed, lit. 'Somali Ground Forces') are the ground forces component of the Somali Armed Forces. Since Somali independence in 1960, the Army fought to expand and increase Somalia's sphere of influence throughout the Horn of Africa counter to Ethiopia's and Kenya's ambitions, because of this, Somalia had amassed large ground forces.
All Jubaland security personnel (principally the Ras Kamboni Brigades) would be integrated into the Somali National Army. [137] This did not occur. No SNA force was established in the Juba Valley area until July 2015.
The Chief of Defence Force (Somali: Taliyaha Ciidanka Xooga Somaaliyeed) is the professional head of the Somali Armed Forces.He is responsible for the administration and the operational control of all branches of the Somali military (Army, Navy and Air Force) and thus is the direct superior to both the Chief of the Navy and the Chief of the Air Force.
Commemoration of the 27th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Somaliland National Army. Tanks. T-55A (Main Battle Tank) T-54B (Main Battle Tank) T-72B (Main Battle Tank) Armoured Personnel Carriers. Fiat 6614; Fiat 6616 (Turret - 20mm) Transport Vehicles. Iveco LMV (4x4) Renault GBC-180 (6×6) M939 Truck (6×6) Toyota Landcruiser J79 ...
The Military ranks of Somalia are the military insignia used by the Somali Armed Forces. Being a former Italian protectorate, Somalia shares a rank structure similar to that of Italy. [1] The highest rank is lieutenant general.
The U.S. will build up to five military bases for the Somali army in a project that seeks to bolster the Somalian national army's capabilities amid ongoing threats from an extremist group. The ...
The Ministry of Defence (Somali: Wasaaradda Gaashaandhigga) is charged with co-ordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the Somali Armed Forces. The President of Somalia is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the country. The Ministry of Defence provides policy ...
In 2024, Italy supplied Somalia with four Bell 412 utility helicopters, "marking the most significant delivery of military equipment since the lifting of the arms embargo imposed on Somalia". [29] [30] The United Nations Support Office for Somalia has supported the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia to acquire three helicopters from ...