The Division Director of MESSRS Poly Technologies Incorporated, China, Mr Gu Jia and B&G African Trading representatives have handed over a newly acquired Ground Artillery Equipment (GAE) to Ghana Armed Forces Battle Training Camp, Bundase on 7 December 2023.

The newly-acquired GAE comprises 122 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS), 1 Reconnaissance Vehicle, 1 Command Vehicle, 7200x122mm rockets, spare parts and accessories.

The Guest of Honour, Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) in-charge of Administration at the General Headquarters, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Michael Appiah-Agyekum expressed gratitude to the companies for their invaluable support in strengthening Ghana’s Defence system. He emphasised that the equipment would help in improving and safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty.

“The acquisition of some strategic equipment, platforms and the training of personnel in diverse fields among others are all part of ongoing efforts to effectively resource GAF operationally and produce needed welfare package for troops while in service”. He added.

He stated that the equipment has come at the time when terrorism and trans-organized crime were at all-time high within the sub-region. The equipment he said would increase the operational capability of GAF and position it in a better place to handle any aggressor force.

The Chief Staff Officer at Army Headquarters, Brigadier General Barima Brako Owusu also urged troops to be professional in the discharge of their duties and advised to maintain the newly-acquired GAE.