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  • US gifts Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft to Sri Lanka worth 19 million USD

    A Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft, donated by the United States to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), was formally handed over during a ceremony at SLAF base, Katunayake on Thursday (Oct 10).

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  • Australian High Commissioner meets Defence Secretary

    Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, H.E. Paul Stephens, met Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (Oct 09).

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  • Deputy Head of Japanese Embassy meets Defence Secretary

    The Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in Colombo, Mr. Naoki Kamoshida, paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (Oct 09).

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  • Indian Deputy High Commissioner calls on Defence Secretary

    Deputy Indian High Commissioner in Colombo, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 08).

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  • Defence Secretary visits Air Force HQ

    Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) visited the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Headquarters in Defence Headquarters Complex at Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (Oct 07).

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  • PRESS RELEASE

    A decision has been taken to take over all firearms issued for personal protection to civilians by the Ministry of Defence.  This decision was in accordance to the powers vested to the Defence Secretary under Sections 6(1) and 6(2) of the Firearms Ordinance Act No. 33 of 1916, to take over firearms on temporary basis to the government. Further, this decision is...

  • Chiefs of Defence Forces Pay Traditional Courtesy
    Call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

    Following the appointment as the new President, the Chiefs of Defence Forces paid a traditional courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (04) at the Presidential Secretariat.

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  • KDU VC calls on Defence Secretary

    The Vice Chancellor (VC) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara made a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 03).

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  • Bangladesh DA calls on Defence Secretary

    Defence Advisor (DA) of the Bangladesh High Commission in Colombo, Commodore M Moniruzzaman paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 03).

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  • US Defence Attaché calls on Defence Secretary

    The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of the United States of America in Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Nelson paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 02).

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PICTURE STORY

Defender of the Nation commemorates 75th Anniversary

The Sri Lanka Army celebrated its 75th Anniversary on October 10 with grandeur and patriotic spirit, honouring its rich history and accomplishments. The milestone event featured vibrant parade with fluttering multi-coloured flags, solemn ceremonies, and heartfelt tributes to fallen heroes.