Uganda Positions Itself as Regional Defense Hub with New NEC-Streit Facility

Uganda has reached a groundbreaking achievement in its defense sector with the launch of the NEC-Streit Armored Vehicle Showroom, located in Abayita Ababiri along Entebbe Road.

This showroom is a result of a strategic partnership between the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) the commercial arm of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the UAE-based Streit Group.

The facility serves as a showcase for a wide variety of locally manufactured armored vehicles, purpose built for both security forces and civilian use.

These vehicles are assembled at the NEC-Streit plant in Nakasongola, which is now fully operational. Among the featured models are anti-riot trucks, personnel carriers, and specialized vehicles tailored for deployment in high-risk areas.

Commissioned by the Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Huda Oleru Abason, the showroom is envisioned as a central hub for client engagement, training, and product demonstration. Visitors are able to explore, test, and interact with the advanced technology integrated into each vehicle.

NEC Managing Director, Lt. Gen. James Mugira, emphasized the showroom’s commercial and strategic value.

Bringing products closer to the end-user creates opportunities for interaction, builds confidence in our brand, and drives growth.