Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

    

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Acting Minister of Defence Visits Turkish Navy Ship TCG Büyükada;
    Reaffirms Strong Bilateral Ties

    Acting Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) visited the Turkish Navy ship TCG Büyükada (F-512) on Friday (June 13). He was warmly welcomed on board by the Ambassador of Türkiye to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Semih Lütfü Turgut, and the ship’s Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander Anul Bilgin.

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  • NACWC Conducts Awareness Program on Safe Handling of Household
    Chemicals at Ministry of Defence

    The National Authority for the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) conducted a one-day awareness program on the Safe Handling of Household Chemicals and Chemical Safety and Security on Thursday (June 12) at the Nandimitra Conference Hall, Ministry of Defence.

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  • Condolence Message on the Demise of General Hamilton Wanasinghe (Retd)

    The Ministry of Defence expresses its profound sorrow over the passing of General Hamilton Wanasinghe (Retd), former secretary to the Ministry of Defence and commander of the Sri Lanka Army.

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  • Turkish Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call on Sri Lanka’s
    Acting Minister of Defence

    The Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye, His Excellency Semih Lütfü Turgut, paid a courtesy call on the Acting Minister of Defence of Sri Lanka, Major General Aruna Jayasekera (Retd), at his office in Colombo today (June 13).

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  • NCC Hosts Acting Minister of Defence

    The Acting Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), paid an official visit to the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Headquarters in Pamankada today (June 13). The visit marked a significant engagement with one of Sri Lanka’s foremost youth development institutions under the Ministry of Defence.

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  • Acting Minister of Defence Visits SERRIC

    Acting Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), paid a visit to the Senehasa Education, Resource, Research and Information Centre (SERRIC) today (June 12), where he was warmly received by the Commandant and staff.

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  • Deputy Minister Appointed as Acting Minister of Defence

    President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed acting ministers for four ministries in view of his departure from the country yesterday (Jun 10) on an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, undertaken at the invitation of the President of Germany, Mr Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

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  • Acting Minister of Defence Graces the Second Day of Inaugural
    Sri Jayawardenapura Poson Udanaya 2025

    The inaugural "Sri Jayawardenapura Poson Udanaya 2025" commenced on June 10, marking a significant religious and cultural celebration in the heart of Sri Jayawardenapura. This first-time event is jointly organized by the Madiwela Sri Sambuddhaloka Viharaya, Presidential Secretariat, the Ministry of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and several ...

  • Blissful Poson Day

    May the wolrd be enlightened by the teachings of the buddha

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  • Poson Poya Day Message

    The Poson Poya holds significant importance for us in Sri Lanka as it marks a series of religiously significant events in the history of our country. The inception of our nation as a heartland for Theravada Buddhist philosophy and tradition was signified on that remarkable Poson Poya Day, when Arahant Mahinda Thero arrived in Sri Lanka.

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  • Hajj Greetings

    Today, 7th June 2025, marks the observance of Hajj, the sacred pilgrimage undertaken with profound devotion by Muslims across the world. As the fifth pillar of Islam, this profound spiritual undertaking symbolises Prophet Ibrahim’s unwavering faith and ultimate sacrifice to Almighty Allah.

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PICTURE STORY

Swift and Fearless : A Heroic Winch Operation.

A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 412 helicopter hovers above turbulent waters, executing a precise winch operation to rescue four stranded fishermen. Against the roaring sea and whipping winds, the aircrew’s skill and courage shine as they bring these souls to safety.