Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

    

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Merry Christmas

    Wishing peace, strength, and gratitude to all who serve this Christmas

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  • ICGS Vaibhav calls the port of Colombo

    Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Vaibhav made a port call at Colombo on Monday (Dec 23) as part of her overseas deployment to the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

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  • The country needs your strong commitment towards the nation building mission -
    Deputy Minister of Defence says at Army Cadets Passing Out ceremony

    "The greatest treasure of a country is its citizens, and your first and foremost duty is to protect them. This responsibility must remain deeply ingrained in your mind. It is your primary obligation to safeguard their lives," remarked the Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd).

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  • NCC delegation meets Deputy Minister of Defence

    A delegation of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) recently held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) to discuss their ongoing activities, achievements, and future plans. During the discussion, they outlined their goals for expanding youth participation, enhancing training programs, and increasing their role in community de...

  • Deputy Minister of Defence looks into flood mitigation in Kolonnawa

    A critical meeting was held to address the ongoing issue of lowland submergence in Kolonnawa area.

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  • Cloud Sentinel 2024: Advancing Cloud Security in National Defence

    Colombo, December 19, 2024 – The Defence Cyber Command (DCC), under the guidance of the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) and in collaboration with the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Sri Lanka Chapter, successfully hosted "Cloud Sentinel 2024" at the Nandimithra Auditorium, Ministry of Defence.

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  • KDU VC calls on Deputy Minister of Defence

    The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara made a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at his office in Colombo, today (Dec 19).

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  • Press release

    The Ministry of Defence through electronic and print media announced that all firearms and ammunition issued to civilians for personal protection must be returned to the government by 21 November 2024 for a quantitative review.

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  • The ‘Advocacy Day’ of Preventive Brain Health Week 2024 conducted at KDU

    The Minister of Health Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa, M.P. was the Chief Guest of the event. Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) joined the event as a guest of honour. Vice Chancellor (VC) of KDU, Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara received the distinguished guests on their arrival at the venue.

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  • US Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission meets Acting Minister of Defence

    The Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States (US) Embassy in Sri Lanka, Douglas E. Sonnek, met with the Acting Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office today (Dec 17).

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  • Ministry of Defence attends to the issues of retired and disabled
    war veterans and the families of fallen heroes during Public Day

    The Ministry of Defence has implemented a range of special programs aimed at ensuring the welfare of the families of war heroes who sacrificed their lives for the nation, as well as addressing the needs and concerns of retired and disabled war veterans. These initiatives focus on providing comprehensive support and effectively resolving their issues.

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"You all shoulder a responsibility greater than any ordinary duty. Your sheer dedication, leadership skills, and self-discipline will be invaluable for the restoration and progress of the nation in the years ahead."

The Deputy Minister of Defence made these remarks while addressing the newly commissioned officers during their passing-out parade held at SLMA on December 21.