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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.
Just prior to independence in 1960, the Trust Territory of Somalia established a national army to defend the nascent Somali Republic's borders. A law to that effect was passed on 6 April 1960. Thus the Somali Police Force's Mobile Group (Darawishta Poliska or Darawishta) was formed. 12 April 1960 has since been marked as Armed Forces Day. [29]
In Service Used in 2020. Used by Armed Forces for awareness against COVID-19. [22] [23] Toyota Land Cruiser: Utility vehicle Japan: 10 [24] In Service Donated by Turkey. Mitsubishi Triton: Utility vehicle Japan: 26+ [25] In Service Donated by Turkey. Trucks M939 [26] Utility truck United States: Unknown In Service BMC 245-16P 4x4: Utility truck ...
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 Danab Brigade (Somali: Ciidamada Danab, "Lightning Force"), [2] also known as the Somali Danab, is an elite special operations force in the Somali National Army that is made up of members from multiple clans throughout Somalia.
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 ...
The Armed Forces is under the command of President Muse Bihi Abdi, who is the Commander-in-chief. Minister of Defence Dr. Rooble Muuse Abdi is the designated minister that oversees the armed forces. [5] The total strength of the Somaliland armed forces in recent estimates have put the number of active duty personnel between 8,000 and 13,000.
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.