Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-10-28 08:58:10 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > NEW DIRECTOR GENERAL WELFARE OF THE SRI LANKA AIR FORCE APPOINTED Air Vice Marshal Asoka Koralage USP, MSc-NS & SS, ndc was appointed as the Director General Welfare in the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from today (28 October 2026). Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: On 26 October 2026, troops of the 5 (V) Mechanized Infantry Regiment, under the command of the 541 Infantry Brigade of the 54 Infantry Division, commenced evacuation operations to ensure the safety of residents affected by rising floodwaters in the Koorai Grama Niladhari Division, located within the Manthai West Divisional Secretariat Division of the Mannar District. As water levels cont...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-10-26 00:17:06 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > RENOVATION OF AMQs AND OMQs AT SLAF BASE KATUNAYAKE REACHES KEY MILESTONE Phase I and Stage I of Phase II of the renovation project for Airmen Married Quarters (AMQs) and Officers Married Quarters (OMQs) at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake were completed on 24 October 2026, coinciding with the Commander's Inspection. This initiative marks a significant mi...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A special meeting to discuss adverse weather conditions and potential disaster situations that could affect Sri Lanka due to Cyclone 'Arnab' was held today (26 October) at the Disaster Management Centre, chaired by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd). The meeting focused on measures to address potential disaster situations, considering forecasts indicating th...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Three (3) ships belonging to the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi, arrived in Sri Lanka today, 26 October 2026, on a formal visit. The visiting ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with time-honoured naval traditions. A total of 135 officer under-trainees are participating in the visit on board the three vessels. INS Tir...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The United States Navy ship USS Canberra (LCS-30) arrived at the Port of Colombo this morning, 26 October 2026 for replenishment purposes. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions. This 127.6 metre long Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is commanded by Commander C Towles. Commissioned on 22 July 2023, USS Canberra (LCS-30) has since been in servi...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Gajabahu set sail today, 25 October 2026 for India to take part in the inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise. The ship departed from the port of Colombo amid a traditional naval farewell. The joint exercise involves India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand naval forces and coast guards as member states of the Bay of Bengal Init...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard seized 21 sacks and travel bags containing approx. 561kg and 705g of methamphetamine (Ice) and heroin during a joint operation conducted in the coastal area of Naotunna in Thalalla, Matara this morning, 24 October 2026. The coordinated operation was mounted following credible information received by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard. During the operation, searc...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Major General Sampath Fernando of the Sri Lanka Artillery has been appointed as the 71st Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, with effect from 27 October 2026. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) has promoted the concept of engaging the Tri-Services in a coordinated national effort to strengthen the protection of Sri Lanka's wild elephants and mitigate human-elephant conflict, bringing the capabilities of the defence establishment into closer collaboration with wildlife conservation authorities. The initiative was also...