Botswana Defence Force

The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) serves as the military arm of Botswana, established in 1977 to safeguard the nation’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and national interests. It encompasses the Botswana Ground Force, Air Wing, and riverine patrol units. Beyond traditional defense roles, the BDF actively participates in anti-poaching efforts, disaster response, support to civil authorities, and international peacekeeping missions.

Contact Information

Headquarters:

• Location: Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB), Plot No. 11213, Mogoditshane, Botswana

• Postal Address: Private Bag X06, Gaborone, Botswana

• Email: info@bdf.org.bw

• Phone Numbers:

  • (+267) 366 2135

  • (+267) 713 734 83

  • (+267) 747 355 32

• Toll-Free Number: 0800 600 189

Francistown Office:

• Address: PO Box 1210, Francistown, Botswana

• Phone: (+267) 366 7100

• Fax: (+267) 241 5257

Online Presence:

• Official Website: https://online.bdf.org.bw

• Government Portal: https://www.gov.bw/ministries/botswana-defence-force

Leadership

• Commander-in-Chief: President Duma Boko

• BDF Commander: Lieutenant General Placid Diratsagae Segokgo (since September 8, 2016)