Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) attended a reception held to mark the 103rd Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye on 29 October at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. The two dignitaries were received by the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Sri Lanka, His E...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-10-30 23:37:20 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > SRI AVIATION UNIT CONDUCTS HIGH-RISK HOSTAGE RESCUE OPERATION IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, DEMONSTRATING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE The Sri Lanka Air Force Aviation Unit deployed in the Central African Republic has demonstrated outstanding professionalism and operational excellence by undertaking a highly confidential and high-risk hostage rescue operation on 19 ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A special meeting to review the current status, operational priorities, and future development plans of the Laya Chain of Hotels, operated by the Sri Lanka Army, was held under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at the Deputy Minister's Office in Colombo today (29 Oct). The meeting focused on strengthening the role of the Laya Chain of Hotel...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A strategic dialogue on safeguarding national security in the digital age was held at the National Defence College (NDC) in Colombo yesterday (28 Oct) as part of its 'Diners' Club' event. Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), Deputy Minister of Defence, attended the event as Guest Speaker and spoke on the theme 'Safeguarding National Security in the Digital Age'. The NDC is Sri Lanka's ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-10-28 22:18:10 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > SLAF CONDUCTS AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ITS EMERGING CHALLENGES IN THE WORKPLACE The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted an awareness programme titled "Artificial Intelligence and its Emerging Challenges in the Workplace" for officers at Air Force Headquarters on 28 October 2026 . The programme was initiated by the Directorate of Administra...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), under the Ministry of Defence, conducted a Threat Lens session on "Combatting Human Trafficking in Sri Lanka: National Responses, Legal and Policy Frameworks, and International Cooperation" on 28 October 2026 at the INSS Conference Hall, with participants also joining online. The programme brought together officers of the Tri-Services, r...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The High Commissioner of Canada to Sri Lanka, H.E. Isabelle Martin, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), today (28 October) at the Ministry of Defence. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest and explored avenues to further strengthen bilateral engagement, particularly in the areas of defence cooperation, ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) was among the senior officials who attended the inaugural meeting of Sri Lanka's Third Mutual Evaluation on Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Countering Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF), conducted by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG). Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya atten...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-10-28 19:41:52 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > SLAF CONDUCTS TWO-DAY TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR PERSONAL STAFF OFFICERS TO DIRECTOR GENERALS The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted a two-day training programme for Personal Staff Officers (PSOs) to Director Generals on 27 and 28 October 2026 at the 'Infinity' Conference Hall, Air Force Headquarters, Sri Jayewardenepura. The programme was conducted under the directi...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-10-28 19:24:12 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > SLAF BASE VAVUNIYA MARKS 48TH ANNIVERSARY SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated its 48th Anniversary on 27 October 2026 with a series of commemorative activities, reflecting the Base's commitment to service, welfare and community engagement. The celebrations commenced with the customary Working Parade, reviewed by the Base Commander, Air Commodore Nipuna Thanippulia...