Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Cyber Command (DCC) under the Defence Ministry successfully conducted a comprehensive Cyber Awareness Programme specifically tailored for executive level officials of the Defence Ministry on 07 October at the Ministry auditorium. The session was conducted under the direction of the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), with coordination by Additional ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Adjutant General of the Montana National Guard, Brigadier General Trenton J. Gibson, paid separate courtesy calls on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), today (08 October). During the separate meetings, the Deputy Minister and the Defence Secretary held cordial discussions with B...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ministry of Defence and National Building Research Institute initiated a landmark national initiative to formulate and establish the first ever National Building Code of Sri Lanka (NBCSL), marking a significant step towards strengthening the safety, quality, sustainability and disaster resilience of buildings across the country. The Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacont...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: A delegation from the Montana National Guard, United States of America, headed by the Adjutant General for the Monatana National Guard Brigadier General Trenton J. Gibson , visited Air Force Headquarters and called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe on 08 October 2026. The delegation included Defence Attache Lieutenant Colonel Matthew A. House, Bilateral Affairs Officer ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Change of Command ceremony at No.9 Attack Helicopter Squadron SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, was held on 07 October 2026. The formal Handing over/ Taking over parade was conducted at the Squadron premises, during which the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain MGH De Silva RWP and Bar, RSP and two Bars, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc formally handed over the command and responsibilities of the Squadron to Wing Command...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Netball Pool emerged Champions at the International Netball Series 2026, held on 07 October 2026 at the Welisara Navy Indoor Stadium, featuring the visiting Australia Wood's Netball Team. Displaying exceptional skill, teamwork and determination throughout the competition, the SLAF Netball Pool secured the Championship title, while the Sri Lanka Navy finished as Runners-up and the...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: In the lead-up to the upcoming Remembrance Day commemorations, the Chairman of the Poppy Committee of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA), Major General Mahinda Mudalige (Retd), officially pinned a poppy flower on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, during a ceremony held at Air Force Headquarters on 07 October 2026. The annual Poppy Campaign serves as a solem...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Regiment Special Forces Training School (RSFTS) at SLAF Station Morawewa successfully conducted the No. 72 Quick Reaction Team Training Course from 07 September 2026 to 06 October 2026. The course comprised with 31 Ops Grd personnel, including one Officer from the Sri Lanka Air Force and two foreign Officers from the Bangladesh Air Force. The Regiment Special Forces Training School is the prime training ins...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: A five-member delegation from the Myanmar Air Force (MAF), currently visiting Sri Lanka for the Myanmar-Sri Lanka Air Force Air Staff Talks and Senior Officers' Exchange Visit Programme, called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (07 October 2026) at Air Force Headquarters. The visiting delegation was headed by Air Command Commander of Southern Air Command Brigadie...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) visited the USS Tulsa (LCS 16) at the Colombo Harbour today (07 October). The U.S. Navy ship arrived at the Colombo Harbour today on a goodwill and replenishment visit. Upon arrival, the Defence Secretary was received by the Commanding Officer of USS Tulsa and Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, Mr David M...