Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

    

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Sri Lanka Charts a Disaster-Resilient Path with NDMP 2023 - 2030

    The National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) 2023 - 2030 Sensitization Workshop, held today (June 16) at Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo City Centre, marked a pivotal moment in Sri Lanka’s national resilience strategy. Organized by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) under the Ministry of Defence, the workshop brought together key stakeholders from government,...

  • Central Bus Stand Colombo Revamp under Clean Sri Lanka Initiative

    The Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, along with the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), undertook an inspection tour of the Central Bus Stand in Colombo today (June 16). The visit was aimed at reviewing plans for the upcoming renovation of this vital public transport hub.

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  • 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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  • Defence Ministry Reviews It’s Strategic Plan 2025

    The Ministry of Defence launched a workshop for the preparation of the Strategic Plan 2025-2029 at the Malima Club House, Uswetakeiyawa today (June 14). This significant event aims to set the direction for national defence priorities and operational excellence over the next five years. Senior officials and planning experts gathered to share insights and lay the foun...

  • 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 ...

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PICTURE STORY

A Lifeline Engineered with Compassion

In a mission that fuses innovation with humanity, the Sri Lanka Navy has delivered over 3,500 lifesaving Thalassemia infusion systems, free of charge. Each device tells a story of hope, healing and national service, proving that compassion can indeed be engineered for the betterment of countless lives.