Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A special Public Day programme was held under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at the Deputy Minister's office in Colombo on 16 September, providing an opportunity for retired Tri-Forces personnel, their family members and other public to directly present their concerns and grievances. The programme was organised with the objective of p...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- 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 Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo yesterday (15 Sep). During the cordial meeting, the Deputy Minister and the Chinese Ambassador exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, with particular attention to ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Eric Meyer, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo yesterday (15 Sept). During the cordial meeting, the Deputy Minister and the U.S. Ambassador exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and discussed avenues for further strengthening the longstandin...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), graced the inaugural meeting of the National Tsunami Ready Board (NTRB) held at the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Colombo on 14 September. The meeting marked an important step towards strengthening Sri Lanka's coastal disaster preparedness and resilience through the implementation of the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready R...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The "9th Inter Unit Golf Championship 2026" of the Sri Lanka Air Force concluded successfully at the Eagles' Heritage Golf Course, SLAF Base Anuradhapura, following three days of keenly contested golfing from 09 to 11 September 2026. The Awards Ceremony was held on 11 September 2026 and was graced by the Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Rajinth Jayawardena, as the Chief Guest. The occasion was also...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: A team of Veterinary Officers from the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Agro Unit, comprising he Commanding Officer of Agro Unit Group Captain Sampath Jayathilake and Wing Commander Henry Jinarathne, provided veterinary assistance to the Department of Wildlife Conservation in the safe tranquilization and relocation of an elephant from the Thalawa area. The intervention was carried out following reports of the elep...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe conducted the Commander's Inspection of SLAF Base Ratmalana on 11 September 2026. The Commander reviewed the Commander's Inspection Parade commanded by the Base Commander SLAF Base Ratmalana Air Vice Marshal Dinesh Jayaweera. During the parade, Certificates of Commendation were awarded to the following service and civilian personnel in recognition ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit serving under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) commemorated its 12th anniversary of dedicated service on 09 September 2026 at the Sri Aviation Unit premises in Bria, Central African Republic. Although the first Sri Lanka Aviation contingent was deployed on 09 September 2014, the Letter of Assist (LOA) wa...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: A delegation from the Australian Defence College (ADC) visited the Air Force Museum at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana on 09 September 2026, as part of their field application and research visit to Sri Lanka. The delegation was warmly welcomed by the Base Commander, Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana, Air Vice Marshal Dinesh Jayaweera. During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the history of Ratmala...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The INDRA Mk II Ground-Based Air Surveillance Radar Systems play a vital strategic role in strengthening the surveillance capability of the National Air Defence System. They provide essential air situation awareness and support the timely detection and monitoring of aerial threats. Maintaining these systems at a high level of operational readiness is therefore essential to the continuous availability of the n...