Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A delegation from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), led by Regional Representative for South Asia Mr Kristian Holge, met the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (06 October). The discussion focused on Sri Lanka's present requirements and areas in which further UNODC assistance could provide the greatest benef...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The newly appointed Director of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), Major General AKCS de Silva, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), today (06 October). During the cordial meeting, the Deputy Minister and the NCC Director exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, with particular attention to the role of the National Cadet Corps i...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Air Chief Marshal Kolitha A. Gunathilake (Retd.) as the new Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. The letter of appointment was presented to Air Chief Marshal Kolitha A. Gunathilake (Retd.) by Secretary to the President Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (05). Air Chief Marsh...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF), in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), convened a Development Partners' Briefing on "Emerging Cyber Scam Operations in Sri Lanka and Trafficking in Persons for Forced Criminality" in Colombo on 6 October 2026. The briefing brought together senior government officials, representatives of diplomatic ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Air Vice Marshal Indika Wickramasinghe, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, at Air Force Headquarters today, 5 October 2026. During the official interaction, the two dignitaries exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, with particular emphasis on training and academic activities. The cordial ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Fall Out Parade of No. 175 Regular Airmen, No. 43 Direct Entry Volunteer Airmen and No. 137 Volunteer Airmen Recruit Courses was held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School, Diyatalawa, on 05 October 2026. The parade was commanded by the Chief Instructor Recruit Training, Squadron Leader Nuwan Wickramasinghe. The Director General Electronics and Computer Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Asitha Hett...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) attended the reception held to mark the National Foundation Day of the Republic of Korea as a special guest at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, on 02 October. Hosted annually by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka, the reception was graced by the Chief Guest, Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha, Minister of Labour and Deputy M...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) successfully conducted a Medical Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) Programme with the Myanmar Air Force (MAF) from 28 September to 01 October 2026 at SLAF Hospital Ratmalana. Initiated following the first Myanmar-Sri Lanka Air Staff Talks, the programme aimed to strengthen professional cooperation, foster engagement and facilitate knowledge sharing in the fields of Aviation Me...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, officially declared open Sri Lanka Air Force Station Mattala on 02 October 2026. Upon his arrival, the Commander was warmly welcomed by the inaugural Commanding Officer, Group Captain Kelum Wimalarathne, and accorded a street lining ceremony. During the visit, the Commander inspected the land identified for the proposed establishment of a new Air B...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Commander's Inspection at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Weerawila today (02 October 2026). Upon his arrival, the Commander was warmly received by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Nirup Wanasinghe. The Commander reviewed the Commander's Inspection Parade, commanded by the Commanding Officer. During the parade, Certificates of Commen...