Facing growing unpredictability, UN operations require fast, reliable support that strengthens their capacity. That’s where Strategic Deployment Stocks positioned in Brindisi, and Regional Deployment Stocks in Entebbe, come in.
SDS is a unique go-to source for mission-critical supplies that are ready for deployment, anytime, anywhere - armoured vehicles, satellite systems, camp and personal protective equipment, and more, that otherwise could take months to buy. What began as a solution for mission start-ups has evolved into a strategic capability: today, most of SDS deployments reinforce active missions, accelerating planned deliveries and responding swiftly to unexpected operational demands.
In the year spanning July 2024 to June 2025:
· US$14M worth of critical equipment and supplies were delivered to 30 countries.
· While the biggest clients were peacekeeping missions - UNIFIL, UNMISS, MINUSCA, and UNISFA - special political missions, and UN entities including UN-Habitat, UNODC, and OHCHR also benefitted.
· Through multi-modal logistics — airlift for emergencies, sea freight for bulk cargo, and road transport for regional distribution — SDS enables flexible and reliable support.
SDS enables the UN to respond effectively in the face of diverse challenges and escalating situations, procuring, and maintaining critical supplies in time where and when they’re needed most.
Reducing lead times, increasing readiness, and enabling rapid response.
