Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) chaired a series of Public Day programmes held in Galle, Matara and Tangalle over the weekend, providing members of the public, serving military personnel, veterans and their families with an opportunity to present their concerns and seek assistance in resolving matters related to their welfare. Two Public Day programmes we...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: President instructs establishment of a single national centre by integrating all research and development centres of the defence sector President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pointed out that the expected objectives could be achieved more efficiently and effectively by integrating all research and development centres currently operated by the Army, Air Force and Navy and establishing a s...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired a meeting with representatives of the World Food Programme (WFP) and Disaster Management officials today (17 August) at the Ministry of Defence on the proposed Anticipatory Action, Emergency Preparedness and Response Project. The meeting focused on strengthening Sri Lanka's emergency preparedness, resilience and re...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Aeronautical Engineering Support Wing (ASW) celebrated its 17th Anniversary on 14th August 2026. The ASW was Established in 2009 at SLAF Base Ratmalana as a unique engineering formation in the SLAF with the primary vision of providing both Aeronautical and General Engineering service support to maintain the operational readiness of the SLAF aircraft fleet. While assisting all flying formations in their Ae...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Change of Command of SLAF Base Vavuniya was held yesterday (14 August 2026). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over Parade was conducted at the Base, where the outgoing Base Commander, Group Captain RMCJK Ratnayake RSP, USP, MSc (Mgt), MSc (Mil Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc, qfi, handed over the command to Air Commodore NK Thanippuliarachchi RWP, RSP and Two Bars, USP, MMSc (Strat Stu), MSc (Def & Strat St...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Regiment Special Forces (RSF) Training School at SLAF Station Morawewa conducted the No.10 Search and Rescue Course from 06 July 2026 to 14 August 2026. The course comprised with 20 RSF personnel including one (01) Foreign Training Officers (Representing Garud Commando Force) from Indian Air Force. Search and Rescue Courses for foreign and RSF personnel have been specially designed to foster professionali...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: Air Vice Marshal Gihan Seneviratne is a proud product of St. Joseph's College, Colombo and a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy Class of 1996. He joined the Sri Lanka Air Force on 28 May 1992, and was commissioned on 28 May 1996, as a Pilot Officer in the Aeronautical Engineering Branch. During his tenure in the SLAF, he has served in various capacities, with some noteworthy appointments includin...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The 14th Defence Services Games, which bring together the three Armed Services in a spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie, ceremonially commenced today (14 August 2026) at the Wave n' Lake Multi-Functional Hall, Welisara, in the gracious presence of the Tri-Services Commander. The Deputy Minister of Defence graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. This year, the Games are hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy and wil...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Santosh Jha, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence on 14 August. The cordial discussion focused on further strengthening bilateral defence ties and preparations for the forthcoming visit of the Indian Defence Minister to Sri Lanka, along with other matter...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) paid an official visit to the Army Hospital, Colombo, today (14 Aug), to review its healthcare services, facilities and ongoing measures aimed at enhancing patient care. Upon arrival at the hospital premises, the Deputy Minister was received by the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Nilantha Premarathne, and senior o...