GDF receives specialised military equipment from France
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has received a significant consignment of specialised military equipment from the French Armed Forces, aimed at strengthening its operational capabilities. The official handover ceremony took place recently at the GDF Hangar, Eugene F. Correia International Airport, Ogle.
Handing over of the equipment from French Armed Forces
The equipment, delivered under established defence cooperation agreements, is expected to enhance the GDF’s operational readiness. Select ranks of the GDF will also undergo specialised training as part of the initiative.
In a post on the GDF’s social media page, it was stated that Captain (Coast Guard) Vernon Burnett, MSM, in brief remarks, underscored the growing partnership between Guyana and French Guiana, highlighting that the provision of this equipment further advances interoperability between the two forces.
French Chargé d’Affaires in Guyana, Jean-Jacques Forté, reaffirmed France’s commitment to regional security and lauded the strong defence collaboration with Guyana.
Also in attendance were Commandant of the Guyana National Reserve, Colonel Lloyd Souvenir; Colonel Administration and Quartering, Commander Roger Nurse; Colonel Special Duties, Commander Sean Harmon; Adjutant General, Lieutenant Colonel Eon Murray; and French Defence Attaché to Guyana and Suriname, Lieutenant Colonel Jean-Marc Moulin, along with other French military representatives.
