Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Mr. Marc-Andre Franche, met the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (23 September). During the meeting, the two sides discussed the United Nations' support for Sri Lanka's emergency response and early recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, including assistance provided ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has successfully concluded the latest helicopter rotation in support of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), further strengthening its sustained aviation contribution to UN peacekeeping operations. As part of the rotation, SLAF Mi-17 helicopter SMH 695 was dispatched from Sri Lanka to the Sri Lanka Aviat...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: A house constructed under the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to the family of Sergeant Danasena HMRP (Cons. Tech) yesterday (21 September 2026) and the housewarming ceremony was held at Karawila Road - Badalkumbura. The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Krishanthi Edirisinghe, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The project was fully funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, while const...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The newly appointed Vice Chancellor of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Air Vice Marshal Indika Wickramasinghe, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (22 September). During the meeting, the Defence Secretary and the Vice Chancellor exchanged views on matters of mutual interest...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The newly appointed Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Sri Lanka, H.E. Wei Huaziang, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (22 September). During the cordial meeting, the Defence Secretary and the Chinese Ambassador exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, with particular focus on f...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka, conducted a three-day high-level on-site consultation from 9 to 11 September 2026 in Colombo, aimed at supporting Sri Lanka's ongoing efforts to strengthen its national counter-terroris...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Sindurala arrived at the port of Visakhapatnam in India on 17 September 2026, to participate in the bilateral naval exercise 'SLINEX - 2026'. The Indian Navy formally welcomed the SLN vessel upon its arrival, adhering to naval traditions. The joint exercise will take place on 20 and 21 September in the seas off the east coast of India. On 18 September, the Co...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Air Force netball players showcased outstanding performances at the 2026 State Service Netball Championship, which commenced on 16 September 2026 at the Valarmathi Sports Ground, Chavakachcheri, Jaffna, securing their dominance throughout the tournament. Organised by the State Service Netball Sports Association, the tournament featured 52 teams representing 18 Government Institutions. The Sri L...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Radar Maintenance Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake proudly commemorated its 17th Anniversary on 20 September 2026. Established on 20 September 2009, the Wing has evolved into a vital maintenance organization responsible for ensuring the operational readiness and sustainability of radar systems supporting Sri Lanka's National Air Defence Network. To mark this significant milestone, a customary Anniversary Day...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A Sri Lanka Army contingent comprising 20 Officers and 55 Other Ranks departed from the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport on 16 September 2026 to participate in Exercise "Wolverine Path II - 2026", scheduled to be conducted at the 249th "Sergeyevsky" Combined Arms Training School in Russia. The exercise aims to promote cooperation, enhance professional knowledge and facilitate the...