The Ghana Army School of Ammunition and Explosives (GASAE) has commenced the European Union (EU)-Sponsored Ammunition Management and Technology Course at Michel Camp on Tuesday 18 November 2025.

The three-week programme, facilitated by French instructors, forms part of broader security cooperation initiative to build the capacity of participants in modern ammunition storage, handling and stockpile management, as well as strengthen the cooperation between the EU and the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).

Opening the course, the Guest of Honour, Commander Army Training Command (ATRAC), Brigadier General Joshua Amanor commended the EU for its sustained support for GAF. He noted that the evolving character of warfare demands advanced technological approaches to ammunition management, citing innovations such as QR-coded tracking systems.

He emphasised effective ammunition management as central to operational readiness and warned that lapses in the process could result in severe consequences. He encouraged participants to approach the training with diligence, curiosity and professionalism, urging them to apply the knowledge they would gain to enhance safety and efficiency across their various units.

Acting Commander of GASAE, Lieutenant Colonel Frank Tetteh-Kumah stated that the course represented another important step in strengthening the professional capacity of GAF personnel in the safe and accountable management of ammunition and explosives.

A representative of the European Union, Lieutenant Colonel Pierre Surville, delivered remarks on behalf of the EU Ambassador to Ghana reaffirming the EU’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s defence capacity-building efforts. He stressed that ammunition management remains vital to safety, stability and overall combat effectiveness.