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UNHCR Delegation Meets Defence Secretary
A high-level United Nations delegation met the Defence Secretary, yesterday (Sep 24) to discuss enhancing collaboration in international peacekeeping missions and strengthening human rights initiatives.
Defence Secretary Meets Fireworks Manufacturers
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) convened a meeting with representatives of the fireworks manufacturing industry at the Ministry of Defence today (Sep 24).
French Envoy Meets Deputy Minister of Defence to
Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
The Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka H.E. Rémi Lambert accompanied by his delegation met with the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), yesterday (Sep 22). The meeting served as a progressive step towards further strengthening defence cooperation between the two nations.
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Indian Navy Chief Meets SL Defence Top Brass
Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, paid courtesy calls on Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) today (22 September) in two separate meetings.
Sri Lanka Defence Secretary Highlights the Importance of Regional Dialogue and China-Sri Lanka Cooperation at the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), addressing the high profile gathering at the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum in China, emphasized the significance of collective dialogue, regional cooperation, and mutual respect in addressing global and regional security challenges.
SLAF Powers Landmark Colombo Bus Terminal Renovation
The Colombo Central Bus Terminal Renovation Project was officially launched this morning (15 September 2025) under the patronage of the President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, as part of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka' programme.
Sri Lanka Navy to Host 12th Galle Dialogue International Maritime Conference
The 12th edition of the Sri Lanka Navy organized “Galle Dialogue International Maritime Conference” will take place on 24 and 25 September 2025 at the Wave n' Lake Navy Hall in Welisara.
Defence Secretary attends 5th Anniversary of Chinese National Defence
University Alumni Association
The 5th anniversary celebration of the Chinese National Defence University Alumni Association of Sri Lanka (CNDUAASL) was held 14th of Sep at Waters Edge, Battaramulla under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency Qi Zhenhong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka.
A legacy of valour: Navy honours 4FAF veterans in Trincomalee
Under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, the Sri Lanka Navy held a solemn ceremony on 13 Sep 25 to honour the valour and sacrifice of 4th Fast Attack Flotilla (4FAF) naval personnel. The event was held at the 4FAF War Monument at its Headquarters in Trincomalee.
Exercise “Pacific Angel 2025” successfully concludes
The Exercise “Pacific Angel 2025” which commenced on Monday (Sep 08) came to a successful conclusion today (12). The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, together with the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) and the Ministry of Defence, marked the conclusion of Exercise Pacific Angel 2025 at a closing ceremony in Katunayake this evening.
6th PSC Meeting on Landslide Mitigation Held at Defence Ministry
The 6th Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting of the Reduction of Landslide Vulnerability by Mitigation Measures Project (RLVMMP), implemented by the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO), was held today (Sep 12) at the Ministry of Defence.
Civil Security Department Marks 19 Years of Dedicated National Service
The Civil Security Department (CSD) marked its 19th anniversary yesterday (Sep 10) at the Civil Defence Forces Memorial in Mihintale under the patronage of Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). CSD Director General Major General Palitha Fernando (Retd) received the Defence Secretary on arrival.
IISS Fellow Meets Deputy Minister of Defence
Mr. Rahul Roy Chaudhury, Senior Fellow for South and Central Asian Defence, Strategy and Diplomacy at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), met with Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), yesterday (8 Sep) at the Deputy ministers office premises.
Deputy Minister of Defence Visits Army Hospital Narahenpita
Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), paid an official visit to the Army Hospital at Narahenpita recently (Sep 3). Upon his arrival, he was warmly received by the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo.
Exercise Pacific Angel - 2025 Commences in Sri Lanka
Exercise Pacific Angel – 2025 commenced today (08 September 2025) with an inauguration ceremony held at SLAF Base Katunayake. The multinational exercise will be conducted from 08 to 12 September 2025, with the participation of the United States Pacific Forces, the Royal Australian Air Force, the Japan Air Self-Defence Force, the Indian Air Force, the Maldivian National Defence Force, and the Bangladesh Air Force. The Sri Lanka Army and the Sri Lanka Navy will also take part alongside the SLAF.
Sri Lanka Army Joins Hands with Stakeholders
to Remove Invasive Plants at Kala Wewa
In parallel with the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme, and in collaboration with the Wild Tuskers organisation, a large-scale environmental conservation programme was launched under the directions of the Commander of the Army to remove invasive plant species obstructing the lifestyle of elephants along the Kala Wewa tank bund in the 212 Infantry Brigade area.
Ministry of Defence Hosts Awareness Programme
on Sri Lanka’s Digital Blueprint
The Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy, successfully conducted an awareness programme on “Sri Lanka’s Digital Blueprint” on 03 September 2025 at the Nandimithra Auditorium, Ministry of Defence. The event, organised at the request of the Ministry of Digital Economy and under the direction of the Defence Secretary, aimed to provide strategic insights into the Government’s digital transformation road map and explore avenues for aligning the defence sector with Sri Lanka’s digital economy. The programm was attended by senior officials of the Ministry of Defence, senior officers of the Tri Services. The Chief Advisor to H.E. the President on Digital Economy Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya conducted the awareness programme.
Neelagiri Stupa Renovation Work under the Full Supervision
of the Ministry Of Defence
Neelagiri, a historic Stupa is Located in a secluded beautiful environment within the Lahugala Forest Reserve, which falls under the Lahugala Divisional Secretariat Division of Ampara District in the Eastern Province.
Rescue Operations in Ella for Bus Accident Victims
Rescue operations were launched in Ella for the victims of a bus accident that occurred last night (Sep 4).
Strengthening Healthcare and Defence Synergy
Minister of Health and Mass Media Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, accompanied by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and Defence Secretary and Chairperson of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) Board of Management Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), paid an official visit to the University Hospital of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (UH-KDU) in Werahera yesterday (Sep 2).
Indian NDC Delegation Meets Deputy Minister of Defence
An Indian National Defence College (NDC) delegation, led by Major General Pawanpal Singh, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), yesterday (Sep 1) at his office in Colombo.
Sri Lanka Coast Guard Launched Beach Cleaning Programme
Parallel with National Coastal Day - 2025
Sri Lanka Coast Guard conducted several cleanup drives in beach areas covering all Coast Guard regions this morning (30th August 2025), in parallel with the National Coastal Day - 2025, The main programme was carried out at the Mirissa beach, with the participation of the Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Rajapriya Serasinghe. In parallel, several other coastal clean-up programmes were also conducted by the Regional Headquarters of the Coast Guard, covering different parts of the country.
Indian NDC Delegation Meets Defence Secretary
An Indian National Defence College (NDC) delegation, led by Major General Pawanpal Singh paid a visit to the Ministry of Defence in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (Sep 01).
Deputy Minister of Defence Reaffirms Commitment to War Heroes’ Welfare
Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) paid a visit to Abhimansala-3 in Pangolla, Kurunegala, and Abhimansala-1 in Anuradhapura on 29th and 30th of August. These visits reflected not only the Defence Ministry’s broader welfare vision but also its enduring commitment to the wellbeing of differently-abled war heroes.
ISG Advances Defence Collaboration
A representative delegation from the United States Institute for Security Governance (ISG) met with Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) on Wednesday (Aug 27) at the Courtyard by Marriott in Colombo.