Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 30 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The "Vishishta Seva Vibhushana" Medals, awarded in recognition of exceptional and distinguished service rendered by senior officers of the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force, were presented under the patronage of President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake. at the Presidential Secretariat today (30 September 2026). Fifteen (15) serving and retired senior Officers of th...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Lieutenant General Joel "JB" Vowell, Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC), met the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), separately today (30 September). During the cordial meetings, discussions focused on strengthening defence cooperation between Sri Lan...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A public service capable of taking risks and overcoming challenges is essential - President The presentation of the "Vishishta Seva Vibhushana" medals, awarded in recognition of the distinguished service rendered by senior officers of the regular forces of the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force, was held this afternoon (30) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Preside...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A special discussion on the proposed integration of the National Defence Fund and the 'Api Wenuwen Api' Fund was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (29 September). The discussion primarily focused on the appointment of an expert committee to study the possibility of integrating the Nat...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The newly appointed Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Air Vice Marshal Indika Wickramasinghe, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at the Office of the Deputy Minister of Defence today (30 September). During the cordial meeting, they exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, with partic...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A Sri Lanka Army contingent comprising 20 Officers and 55 Other Ranks successfully completed the joint military exercise "Wolverine Path II - 2026" with their Russian counterparts from 22 to 27 September 2026 at the 249th "Sergeyevsky" Combined Arms Training School in Primorsky Krai, Russia. The exercise focused on enhancing operational readiness, tactical proficiency and interoperabili...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Cyber Command (DCC), Ministry of Defence, conducted a full-day Cyber Awareness Programme for officials of the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs in Anuradhapura District on 25 September 2026 at the Main Auditorium of the Anuradhapura District Secretariat. The Programme Conducted under the strategic guidance of the "Clean Sri Lanka" initiative, the programe aimed to strengthe...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Change of Command of No. 33 Land Based Air Defence Wing at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Anuradhapura was held on 29 September 2026. The traditional Handing Over and Taking Over Parade was conducted at the Wing premises, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Squadron Leader PADCM Pattiwila MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Avn Stu), psc, formally handed over command to Squadron Leader SADK Samaraweera. Following t...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) awarded Fighter Controller and Load Master Brevets to officers and airmen who successfully completed the required training and qualifications in their respective fields at a ceremony held at the Air Force Head Quarters. Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, together with Director General Air Operations Air Vice Marsha...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A special media briefing on successful counter-narcotics operations conducted under the Government's national programme, 'Ratama Ekata', aimed at strengthening national security and combating the threat posed by illicit drug trafficking, was held today (27 September) at the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters, located within the Defence Headquarters Complex. The media briefing was chaired by th...