Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

MOD Reviews Progress of Defence Headquarters Complex Construction

July 01, 2025

A high-level progress review meeting on the Defence Headquarters Complex project was held today (July 1, 2025) at the Ministry of Defence, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.

Chaired by Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), the session focused on evaluating construction progress, addressing implementation challenges, and reinforcing inter-agency coordination to ensure timely delivery. 

Project teams presented key milestones, infrastructure readiness, and revised timelines. The Defence Secretary emphasized the strategic significance of the complex as a centralized command hub and urged all stakeholders to maintain quality and adhere to schedules.

Tri-Forces Commanders reaffirmed their support for the project, highlighting the importance of sustained collaboration. 

Senior MOD officials, Tri-Forces representatives, and project officers were in attendance. Once completed, the complex will serve as a modern, secure headquarters for Sri Lanka’s defence administration.