Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) conducted a field visit to Mannar District, in order to inspect the lands used by North Western and North Central Naval Commands of Sri Lanka Navy, yesterday (25 May). The visit was also attended by the Chairman of the Mannar District Coordination Committee, Deputy Minister of Co-operative Development Hon. Upali Samaras...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Sri Lankan Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), who is currently on an official visit to the Russian Federation, met with the Russian Deputy Defence Minister, Mr. Vasily Osmakov, in Moscow today (26 May). The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Defence Secretary's participation in the 1st International Forum on Security and the Annual Meeting of High Repres...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The joint cybersecurity exercise "GRIDSHIELD" organised by the Defence Cyber Command, was successfully held on 20 May 2026, at the Centre for Defence Research and Development (CDRD). The core mission of the exercise was to facilitate vital knowledge sharing regarding cybersecurity while building robust coordination and camaraderie among the Tri forces, Police, Special Task Force (STF), and...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: US delegation led by Deputy Commanding General Strategy and Plans for U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), Major General Giles J.S. Cornelia met with senior officials of the Ministry of Defence on 21 May (2026) for a discussion on ongoing bilateral defence cooperation projects. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest related to defence collaboration and securi...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Authority for the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC), functioning under the Ministry of Defence, Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), successfully conducted the "Basic Course of the 2026 Regional Training Cycle on Assistance and Protection for Member States in Asia." The five-day regional capa...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), conducted an inspection visit at the Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC) in Sri Jayawardenepura, yesterday (20 May) to observe the progress of ongoing construction work within the premises. During the visit, the Director of the Project Management Unit (PMU) of DHQC delivered a comprehensive briefing to the Deputy Minis...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), chaired another session of the "Public Day" program held at the Deputy Minister's Office in Colombo on 18 May. During the session, special attention was given to addressing matters related to pensions, welfare assistance, housing, medical support, and other service related concerns of veterans, their families and the ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Special Attention to be given in Upcoming Budget for Rural Roads, Drinking Water Supply and Waste Management. - President Issues Directives at Batticaloa Special District Coordination Committee Meeting President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that special attention will be given in the forthcoming Budget towards the development of rural roads, the provision of drinking water, and resolv...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh PVSM, AVSM, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at the Deputy Minister's Office in Colombo yesterday (19 May). During the meeting, the Deputy Minister held cordial discussions with Air Chief Marshal Singh on matters of bilateral importance and m...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), operating under the Ministry of Defence, launched two new digital platforms on 18 May aimed at enhancing support services for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The Digital Compensation Management System and the Community Inquiry Mechanism were officially unveiled at a ceremony held at the BMICH graced by the Deputy Minister of Def...