Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

    

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Another IAF MI-17V5 Helicopter Arrives in Sri Lanka to Support
    Ongoing Recovery Efforts

    The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) confirms that another Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17V5 helicopter arrived yesterday (09 December 2025) to bolster ongoing disaster recovery efforts.

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  • Book Authored by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka Launched

    The book “Army Commander’s Promise to the Nation – I Shall Not Leave This War Behind to the Next Army Commander”, authored by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, was launched at a ceremony held yesterday (09 December) at the Defence Services College Auditorium in Colombo.

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  • Indian Naval Ships Bring Relief Supplies to Sri Lanka

    Four Indian naval vessels, including INS Gharial and three Landing Craft Utility ships (L-51, L-54 and L-57), reached Sri Lanka on 07 and 08 December with humanitarian aid for communities affected by recent severe weather. The Sri Lanka Navy received the ships at the Colombo and Trincomalee ports with customary naval courtesies.

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  • Army Intensifies Post-Disaster Assistance

    Demonstrating its continued commitment to national disaster-recovery operations, the Sri Lanka Army has deployed troops across several districts to support the restoration of essential public services and damaged infrastructure.

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  • DSCSC Academic Staff Receive iPads from Defence Secretary

    The Defence Secretary and Chairman of the Board of Management of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retired), formally handed over 22 new iPads to the College’s academic staff today (10 December).

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  • Sri Lanka Army Assists Urgent Irrigation Repairs Following Cyclone Damage

    The Sri Lanka Army has been deployed to support emergency restoration of several critical irrigation structures severely affected by the recent cyclone, which caused widespread damage across multiple districts.

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  • Defence Secretary Delivers Lecture at DSCSC

    The Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) delivered a lecture to participants of Course No 19 of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) today (10 December). 

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  • Russia Donates Humanitarian Aid to Sri Lanka

    A consignment of humanitarian aid from the Russian Federation was formally handed over to Sri Lanka today (10 December) during a ceremony at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)

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  • Commander of the Army Visits Chilaw to Review Disaster Relief Operations

    Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, conducted a field visit to Chilaw on 10 December 2025 to inspect ongoing disaster relief efforts.

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  • Nalanda College OBA Makes Donation for Flood Relief to the Defence Ministry

    Past students of Nalanda College, Colombo, officially handed over a consignment of flood relief goods to the Ministry of Defence today (10 December). The donation was presented to the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Ministry by a group of representatives of the school.

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  • Blue Skies Aviation Solutions Donates Aviation Lubricants to
    Support National Relief Operations

    Blue Skies Aviation Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, one of the Sri Lanka’s foremost aviation service providers, has made a significant contribution to national relief efforts, due to the recent disaster, by donating aviation lubricants worth Rs. 5 million to the Sri Lanka Air Force.

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NEWS/EVENTS


PICTURE STORY

The Ministry of Defence is leading the nationwide relief and rescue operations in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. Teams from the Tri-Forces, deployed across the affected regions, are working tirelessly around the clock, bravely facing severe weather conditions and hazardous environments to support those in need.