The Defence Cyber Command (DCC), operating under the Ministry of Defence, successfully conducted the AEGIS LEXICON 2025 - Defence Cyber Exposition recently (29 July 2025) at the Ministry premises. This annual event was specially organized to mark the Second Anniversary of the formation of the Defence Cyber Command, which was established on 03 August 2023. It highlighted Sri Lanka’s growin...
The People’s Republic of China has donated a consignment of disaster relief equipment worth over Rs. 400 million to Sri Lanka at a formal handover ceremony held today (Aug 5) at the Disaster Management Division in Colombo. Chinese Ambassador His Excellency Qi Zhenhong officially handed over the humanitarian aid to Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampatha Th...
By accepting the invitation of Commandant - National Defence College, Honourable Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara(Retd) WWV RSP VSV USP ndc psc, honoured NDC with his gracious presence at the ‘Diners’ Club’ on 31st July 2025.
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The Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka, H.E. Rémi Lambert, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at his office in Colombo, yesterday (Jul 31).
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Reinforcing steadfast commitment to the welfare of war veterans and the families of fallen heroes, the Ministry of Defence conducted its Public Day programme today (Aug 01) at the Ministry premises, under the patronage of Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd).
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Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara, graced the 98th Anniversary celebration of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) as the Chief Guest. The event was held on 30 July at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.
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In line with the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, launched a three - day training programme for law enforcement officials focused on forced labour today (Jul 30) at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo.
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The third session of the Public Day initiative aimed at addressing the concerns of retired, injured, and martyred war heroes and their families was held today (30 July) at the office of the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) in Colombo.
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A special awareness programme on Sri Lanka’s strengthened anti-corruption act was held today (30 July) at the Ministry of Defence, organized by the Internal Affairs Unit of Ministry of Defence under the guidance of Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd).
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The 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), one of the world’s premier defence exhibitions, was held under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, hosted by the Turkish Ministry of National Defence, and organized by the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation (TAFF). This prestigious event provided a global platform for...
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), gracing the ceremony as the chief guest delivered special remarks at the Reflection Workshop of the Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP), held at the Cinnamon Life at the City of Dreams in Colombo on Wednesday (July 23).
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The People’s Republic of China has donated a consignment of disaster relief equipment worth over Rs. 400 million...
The Defence Cyber Command (DCC), operating under the Ministry of Defence, successfully conducted the AEGIS LEXICON 2025 - Defence Cyber Exposition ...
By accepting the invitation of Commandant - National Defence College, Honourable Deputy Minister of Defence, Major Gen...
Reinforcing steadfast commitment to the welfare of war veterans and the families of fallen heroes, the Ministry of Def...
The Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka, H.E. Rémi Lambert, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defenc...
Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara, graced the 98th Anniversary celebration ...
In line with the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership...
The third session of the Public Day initiative aimed at addressing the concerns of retired, injured, and martyred war ...
