Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

    

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

  • New Chief of National Intelligence Assumes Duties

    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 Retires as Chief
    of National Intelligence

    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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  • Navy rescues crew members from distressed Merchant Vessel

    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 ...

  • High-Level Meeting Held to Strengthen Security Measures at Bandaranaike
    International Airport

    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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  • Deputy Minister of Defence Graces NCC Passing Out Parade

    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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  • Australian National Defence College DSSC Delegation
    calls on Defence Secretary

    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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  • Sri Lanka Air Force No 3 Maritime Squadron Bestowed with President’s Colours

    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...

  • Defence Secretary Graces Traditional Commissioning
    Ball after Commissioning Ceremony 

    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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  • Defence Secretary Graces KDU Convocation Dinner as Chief Guest

    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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  • KDU Holds Its 36th General Convocation at BMICH

    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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PICTURE STORY

Demonstrating professionalism and commitment to maritime safety, the Sri Lanka Navy successfully rescued 14 crew members from the distressed Merchant Vessel MV INTEGRITY STAR on 25 October 2025. The operation was carried out under directives from the Ministry of Defence through MRCC Colombo, showcasing Sri Lanka’s strong role in international maritime cooperation.