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Air defence legacy at SLAF Palavi
The history of Ceylon is bestowed with chapters involving the British military. In December 1941, Ceylon was transformed from a backwater into a key Allied military base when Japan went to war.
State Minister Tennakoon calls for unity and harmony among people
for national development
People are now beginning to enjoy the economic benefits of the government’s special effort to recover from the recent severe economic crisis and in order to forge ahead all people should unite and work in harmony for the sake of national development, the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said while attending an ‘Ifthar’, Islamic breaking of Ramazan fast ceremony in Beruwela last evening (Apr 05).
126th Birth Anniversary of General Sir John Kotelawala
The 126th birth anniversary of General Sir John Kotelawala, the third Prime Minister of Independent Sri Lanka and the benefactor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University fell on 04th April, 2023.
State Minister Tennakoon visits Indian Navy Ships
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon visited the Indian Navy Ships taking part in the SLINEX-23 joint naval exercise, at the Port of Colombo, today (Apr 05).
Rear Admiral Meril Sudarshana (Retd) appointed as the new Additional DG of CSD
Rear Admiral Meril Sudarshana (Retd) has been appointed as the new Additional Director General of the Civil Security Department (CSD).
SLINEX - 23 commences in Colombo
The harbour phase of the Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise (SLINEX) -23 commenced on Monday (3 Apr) and will go on till Wednesday (Apr 5) at the port of Colombo.
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
“Safe Ground, Safe Steps, Safe Home”
Awareness will save lives and limbs and it will also promote efforts to eradicate landmines and unexploded ordnance that cause harm to people especially the youth and children.
Tri-Service Drill Instructors Refresh Knowledge with UK Experts
A group of 48 selected Tri-Service Drill Instructors (DI) recently participated in a ten-day long Basic DI Refresher programme at the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) from 20th March to 30th with expert assistance of a team of handpicked professional DIs of the School of Ceremonial in the United Kingdom.
INSS invites essays for ‘Defence Review 2023’
Articles must relate to National Security and we welcome scholars who explore debates in the areas of Geopolitics, Separatism and Terrorism, Religious Extremism, Military (Physical) security, Maritime security, Narcotics and organized crime, cyber security, Environment, Economic and Energy security, Health, Food and Human security with regional and global comparisons.
“Guwan Hamuda Herali Peraliya” the revolutionary movement of
jackfruit cultivation
A new initiative known as the "Guwan Hamuda Herali Peraliya" was launched today (01 April 2023) under the auspicious of the Chief of the Armed Forces and President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe, at SLAF Base Anuradhapura.
I will not tolerate any breach of law and order in the country during
my tenure as President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that during his presidency, no one will be allowed to breach the law and order of the country. He emphasized that he will prioritize doing what is right over doing what is popular, and that presenting popular ideas can lead to the destruction of the country.
Attention to revise NCC curriculum to emerging trends - State Defence Minister
State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said the curriculum of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) shall be revised in future to suit the emerging treds while also focusing the attention to expand and facilitate NCC training at alterantive location besides the Rantambe NCC Training Centre.
Army athletes make new national records
Army athletes competing in the 58th Army Athletics Championship now underway at Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium at Diyagama made 3 impressive national records in Pole Vault, Walking (10000m) (Men and Women categories) during the second day of the Championship on Thursday (30)
SL Army and Police assist in fuel distribution
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops lent assistance to the distribution of fuel at the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation terminal in Kolonnawa on Tuesday (28) afternoon after a trade union action disrupted its distribution operations.
UN Assessment & Advisory visit team speaks to IPSOTSL-trained officers
The United Nations Assessment and Advisory Visit (AAV) team, now in Sri Lanka for assessing more possibilities of Sri Lankan forces, involved in UN Peace assignments in future in Mali called at the Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) in Kukuleganga on Friday (24).
Australian envoy meets SL State Defence Minister
Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka H.E. Paul Stephens paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence at Vidya Mawatha, Colombo 07 today (Mar 28).
Tri-Forces receive military equipment from U.S.
A consignment of US government-grant military equipment was handed over to the Sri Lankan Military yesterday (27 Mar) during an event organized at the Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake in view of enhancing partnership capability in terms of Air Mobility, Maritime Interdiction and Peacekeeping Operations.
SLN receives BTS to augment beach cleanup efforts
Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) handed over a Beach Tech Sweepy (BTS) machinery to the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) recently (25 Mar) under the patronage of Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of the Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayake and Navy Commander Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.
KDU signs an articulation agreement with the
Western Sydney University, Australia
The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) and the Western Sydney University (WSU), Australia entered into an Agreement for student mobility between two institutions.
KDU renews the MOU with the University of Bremen, Germany
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) and the University of Bremen, Germany renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) recently.
Navy conducts CBRN awareness programme
A Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) awareness programme and exercise was conducted by the SL Navy at the Ashroff Jetty in Trincomalee harbour on Friday (24 Mar).
State Minister & President's Chief of Staff share thoughts
with war veterans at Mihindu Seth Medura
Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, State Minister of Defence, Mr Sagala Ratnayaka, Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the President on National Security jointly made a visit to the Mihindu Seth Medura (MSM) in Attidiya, the wellness resort for permanently-wounded War Heroes on Friday (24) afternoon and inquired into their well-being.
State Defence Minister and President’s Senior Advisor on national security encourage CSD staffers
The services rendered by the Civil Security Department (CSD) personnel were greatly valued by State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the CSD Headquarters at Katubedda, Moratuwa today (Mar 24).
Defence Services’ motor racing championship - 2023 held at Welisara
The 12th Defence Services’ Motor Racing Championship - 2023 conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy was held at Colombo Super Cross Racing Track at Welisara recently.
Japan - Lanka Friendship Association donates an ambulance and a consignment of reading spectacles to the SLAF
The Japan-Lanka Friendship Association, with the generous support of the Toji family, handed over a Nissan Ambulance and a consignment of reading spectacles to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (23 March 2023) in a ceremonial procession at Air Force Headquarters.