The United States Government has announced that it will continue in assisting and supporting the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) in capacity building.

According to US Deputy Ambassador to Malawi, Michael Gonzales was speaking at a graduation of 17 Senior Non-Commissioned Officers at the Malawi Armed Forces College in Salima confirmed of the development.

The officers have undergone 3 months training on how to improve leadership roles in operations.

Gonzales said the US was pleased with the way the MDF was adapting to the new skills.