Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) held a bilateral discussion with the Chief of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, on 31 August (2026) on the sidelines of the Chiefs of Defence Conference in Victoria, Canada. The Defence Secretary is on an official visit to Canada to attend the CHOD Conference. The Defence Secretary outlined...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) graced the 42nd War Heroes' Day of the Police Special Task Force as the Chief Guest at the STF Training School in Katukurunda, Kalutara, this morning (01 September). Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Minister paid tribute to the STF war heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation. He stated that the n...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The bilateral exercise, 'Atlas Angel - II - 2026,' led by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), commenced today (31 August 2026) at No 2 Squadron, SLAF Base Katunayake. This comprehensive five-day training will be conducted in partnership with the Montana National Guard (MTNG) and marks a significant collaboration between the United States and Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Police, with the observers...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: No. 1 Flying Training Wing (No 1 FTW) proudly known as the "Cradle of Military Aviators" commemorated its 75th Anniversary today (01 September 2026) at the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay marking seven and a half decades of distinguished service and excellence in military flying training. The proud history of No. 1 FTW dates back to 01 September 1951, when No. 1 Flight of the Royal Ceylon Air Force was ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Non-Commissioned Officers' Management School, SLAF Academy China Bay, celebrated its 26th Anniversary on 01st September 2026 under the guidance of the Acting Commanding Officer, Squadron Leader KL Dhanawalawithana. The Non-Commissioned Officers' Management School, was established in the year 2000 with the primary aim to develop leadership qualities and managerial skills of the Non-Commissioned Officers to ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: Air Vice Marshal Prasanka Martino was appointed as the Director General Aeronautical Engineering in the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from today (01 September 2026). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Prasanka Martino at the Air Force Headquarters today and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed Director G...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Legal Division of the Sri Lanka Air Force successfully conducted the 7th and 8th Legal Aid Programmes for Air Force personnel at SLAF CTS Dla and SLAF Stn Wla on 28 and 29 August 2026, respectively. The programmes were conducted through a series of sessions covering a brief introduction to the legal system of Sri Lanka, Air Force Law, an introduction to the prevention of dangerous drugs and online gambling...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A delegation from the Indian National Defence College (NDC), led by Ms. Anvita Sinha, Joint Secretary and Senior Directing Staff (Civil Services) of the Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS), met with the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), during a courtesy call at his office in Colombo today (31 August). The visiting delegation, comprising senior foreig...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Cyber Command (DCC) of the Ministry of Defence successfully conducted a comprehensive Cyber Awareness Programme for officials of the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs on 25 August 2026 at the Galle District Secretariat. In an era where child protection and the advancement of women's rights are increasingly intertwined with the digital environment, this important capacity-bu...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), chaired Public Day Programs in Anuradhapura and Kurunegala on 29 and 30 August, respectively. The sessions provided an accessible platform for members of the veteran community, their families, and the general public to directly raise their concerns and seek assistance on welfare and service related matters. The prog...