NRM government began rebuilding the air force, but the "Ugandan People's Defence Air Force" remained extremely small until the 1990s, counting just 100 personnel by 1994. Modern air force The modern air force, in its current form, was established in 2005 by the Defence forces Act, section (3) sub- section (2) with mission of the country's comprehensive Defence policy mainly in the threat analysis despite being a landlocked country. It was formed as a statutory institute and service in the arms of the Uganda Defence Forces. In 2011, Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, the central bank governor, caused large volatility in the Ugandan shilling when he told the Financial Times that President Museveni had ignored technical advice against using Uganda's small foreign exchange reserves to buy new Sukhoi Su-30 fighter aircraft. In June 2022, Uganda took delivery of at least three Mi-28N Havoc attack helicopters from Russia. Mission of the UPDF Air Force The UPDF Air Force's mission is to defend the country's air space, and provide support to the army's operations. Other missions include: Participation in regional peace missions Provision of support to the army Building of a standard well-trained officer and enlisted corps capable of adequately contributing to the fulfillment of the Uganda Air Force's mission To remain Uganda's strategic defence power by deterring potential threats and establishing superiority in combat Base and training facilities The Ugandan Air Force has their training facilities located at Gulu Air Base including the equipment and additional trainer aircraft all located at Gulu, it also has it training center located there established since 2011, a five-year training programs. The Gulu airport is controlled by the Air wing of the Uganda People Defence Forces. The Gulu airport is at Gulu District. Air base upgrading As of 14 November 2019, the President of Uganda has set up a committee to upgrade the Gulu Airport to international standards; the construction will determine the features and installations of the aircraft hangars, access routes, vehicles water treatment systems, ground markings, parking areas for both aircraft and control towers, according to the President. As of 28 March to 31 March 2020, six training combat aircraft were upgraded by the Ukraine's state owned defence conglomerate UkrOboronProm (UOP) sending a team of 14 pilots, designer and engineer from the Odessa Aviation Plant for the operations including some available repairs. The operations was carried out in Gulu Air Base after an agreement since 2018,