Final Presentation of Cadet Officers Held at Sri Lanka Military Academy
December 22, 2025The final presentation of officer cadets belonging to Intake 93, 94B, SC 21 C and SC 23, Lady 20, 62(V), and Lady (V) 19 was held on 20 December 2025 at the Sri Lanka Military Academy, marking the culmination of their academic and military training.
This year’s presentation was conducted under the theme “Hybrid Warfare in the Digital Age: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Military Strategy,” showcasing the cadet officers’ academic excellence, analytical skills, and professional competence developed during their training at the Academy. The final presentation served as a platform for cadet officers to exhibit their research capabilities and intellectual growth.
Major General K.P. Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) WWV RSP VSV USP ndc psc, Deputy Minister of Defence, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and, upon his arrival, was warmly welcomed by Major General M.J.R.S. Medagoda RSP USP ndc psc IG, the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Military Academy, along with Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army. Prior to the commencement of the main event, an exhibition and the distribution of research publications produced by the cadet officers were held, providing insight into their scholarly work.
Following the presentations, a session was conducted to offer views and comments, along with a constructive question and answer session. Subsequently, the 7th SLMA Journal was published, highlighting selected research contributions of the cadet officers.
Thereafter, the Chief Guest addressed the gathering, commending the cadet officers for their dedication, discipline, and academic achievements.
Former Commanders of the Army, Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya - Inspector General of Police, former Commandants of SLMA, Defence Attaches’ and High Commissioners and senior officers also participated in the event.
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