The newly appointed Chief of National Intelligence, Major General Nalinda Niyangoda RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc PhD MSc (DM) MSc (NSWS) PGDM, received his letter of appointment from the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), yesterday (27 October).
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Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Chief of National Intelligence (CNI), today (27 October) relinquished his duties at the Ministry of Defence upon reaching the age of 60 years.
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In a swift response to a distress call, the Sri Lanka Navy successfully rescued the crew of the Merchant Vessel (MV) INTEGRITY STAR on 25 Oct 25 and brought them to the Humbantota International Port today morning ( 26 Oct 25).The vessel was in distress due to failure in main engines approximately 100 nautical miles south of Sri Lanka and the crew was in a desperate ...
A high-level meeting was held at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake today (23 October) jointly chaired by the Deputy Minister of Ports and Aviation, Hon. Janith Ruwan Kodituwakku MP, and the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd).
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The Annual Passing Out Parade of the Hermann Loos and De Soysa Challenge Trophies for the year 2025 was successfully held today (21 October) at the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Training Centre in Rantambe.
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A delegation of the Australian National Defence College's Defence and Strategic Studies Course (DSSC), led by Colonel Brandon Wood, called on the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (21 October).
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The No 3 Maritime Squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force was bestowed with the President’s Colour in appreciation of the yeoman service rendered to the Sri lanka Air Force and the nation. The honour was conferred by His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a grand Presidents' Colour Awarding and Commissioning Parade held at the SLAF Academy in...
The traditional Commissioning Ball for the newly Commissioned Officers of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was held with the graceful attendance of the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), as the chief guest, at the SLAF Academy China Bay, Trincomalee last evening of (18 October).
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The Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) graced the 36th General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) Convocation Dinner as the Chief Guest. The ceremony was held at the Ramadia Grand Hotel in Moratuwa last evening (16 October).
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The 36th General Convocation of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was held yesterday (14 October) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), marking another milestone in the University’s distinguished academic journey.
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The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship AKEBONO arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill visit this mor...
The newly appointed Chief of National Intelligence, Major General Nalinda Niyangoda RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc PhD MSc (D...
The Malaysian Coast Guard Ship ‘KM BENDAHARA’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment purpose on...
Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Chief of National Intelligence (CNI), today (27 October) relinquished his duties at...
In a swift response to a distress call, the Sri Lanka Navy successfully rescued the crew of the Merchant Vessel (MV) I...
A high-level meeting was held at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake today (23 October) jointly...
The Annual Passing Out Parade of the Hermann Loos and De Soysa Challenge Trophies for the year 2025 was successfully h...
A delegation of the Australian National Defence College's Defence and Strategic Studies Course (DSSC), led by Colo...
