Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The annual "Aegis Lexicon 2026" Defence Cyber Exposition, organised by the Defence Cyber Command (DCC) of the Ministry of Defence, was held on 19 August at the Ministry of Defence, with the participation of Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) as the Chief Guest. Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) was also present at the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Minister emphasised the growing importance of cyber security in the evolving security landscape. He highlighted that Aegis Lexicon has evolved into the flagship cyber security initiative of the Defence Cyber Command, serving as a vital platform for enhancing cyber security awareness, technical competencies and resilience, while fostering greater collaboration among defence stakeholders.
Director Defence Cyber Command Brigadier Dhammika Vidanalage delivered the introductory remarks.
This year's exposition was held under the theme "Shaping the Future Battlespace Towards the Singularity," and was focused on emerging developments, technological advancements and contemporary challenges in cyber security, with particular emphasis on their implications for national defence. The programme featured expert presentations and panel discussions on key aspects of cyber security, emerging technologies and national security.
The Aegis Lexicon series continues to provide an important platform for knowledge sharing, professional dialogue and enhancing awareness of evolving cyber security threats, thereby contributing to the strengthening of cyber preparedness and resilience within the national defence sector.
Commander of the Navy, Commander of the Air Force, senior officials of the Ministry of Defence, senior officers of the Tri-Services and other stakeholders attended the event.
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