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President Ali Expands Defence Force Responsibilities
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President Irfaan Ali on Feb. 6, 2026 told senior officers at the Annual Officers Conference at Camp Ayanganna that the Guyana Defence Force must take on broader national responsibilities beyond traditional military roles. He outlined plans to expand defence domains to include economic, ecological and technological protection, including AI and undersea cables, and called for a 15–20 year gap analysis to realign training and capabilities.
