From its $42b allocation from the country’s $1.146 trillion budget, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) will not only focus on military hardware but there will also be greater emphasis on technological enhancements and human resource development, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Irfaan Ali yesterday said.
“Synergy is not only investing in assets but investing in assets and technology that offers a synergy with our partners and our allies so that we have seamless integration when needed,” Ali yesterday said in his address at the opening of the GDF’s Annual Officers Conference at Base Camp Ayanagana.
The President contended that the focus is necessary to ensure there is military efficiency and reliability, even as the technology upgrades and higher learning of army personnel allows this country to work closely with its defence partners whenever necessary.
