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Defence Cyber Command conducts Aegis Lexicon 2024:
Mobile Awareness Programme - lll at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Defence Cyber Command under the Ministry of Defence successfully conducted the third session of Aegis Lexicon 2024 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently (Aug 24). This session is part of a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing cybersecurity awareness across the government sector, with particular focus on safeguarding the nation's Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII).
SLAF CADET SAVINDI SHINES AT 4TH CISM MILITARY WORLD CADET GAMES WITH DOUBLE BRONZE VICTORY
Lady Officer Cadet Savindi JMS, an outstanding swimmer from the Sri Lanka Air Force currently undergoing Cadet Training, has achieved a remarkable feat by winning bronze medals in the 50m freestyle and 100m backstroke competitions at the 4th CISM Military World Cadet Games, held in Venezuela from 16 to 24 August 2024.
INS Mumbai arrives in Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mumbai arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (26th August 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
A trio of Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy warships arrive in Colombo
Three Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy warships; "HE FEI", "WUZHISHAN" and "QILIANSHAN" arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (26th August 2024). The visiting ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
Lady Officer Cadet T.K.A.G.W Chathurangani Triumphs at the
4th CISM Military World Cadet Games
Lady Officer Cadet T.K.A.G.W Chthurangani representing Sri Lanka participated in the 4th CISM Military World Cadet Games, held at Caracas, Venezuela from 19 to 24 August 2024 and was abled to achieve a triumphant victory at the Long Jump event with a recorded achievement of 5.24m.
Final Exercise of 10th Edition of ‘Mitra Shakti’ Ends in Maduru Oya
The final demonstration of the joint Exercise ‘Mitra Shakti X,’ which ushers in revitalised bonds of friendly goodwill and strong cooperation between the Sri Lanka Army and the Indian Army, took place on 23 August 2024 in the presence of Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, at the Maduru Oya Army Training School (ATS) grounds.
USS Stockdale arrives in Colombo
USS Stockdale of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (22nd August 2024). The Sri Lanka Navy warmly welcomed the ship upon its arrival.
Defence Secretary graces 67th National Disaster Management
Coordinating Committee meeting
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne graced the 67th Assembly of the National Disaster Management Coordinating Committee (NDMCC) as the Chief Guest at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today (Aug 22).
Fire services within local authorities benefit from Navy's assistance in
conducting First Efficiency Bar Examination
At the request of the Chief Ministry of the Eastern Province, Trincomalee, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to conduct First Efficiency Bar Examination for fire services within the departments of local government. The practical examination will be held from 20th to 22nd August 2024 at the Naval and Maritime Academy.
USS O'kane arrives in Colombo
USS O'kane of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit 21st August 2024. The Sri Lanka Navy warmly welcomed the ship upon its arrival.
US Acting Assistant Secretary meets State Minister Tennakoon
The United States Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Jennifer R. Littlejohn met the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo on Tuesday (Aug 20).
Sri Lanka Coast Guard Receives All-Terrain Vehicles from
Australia to Enhance Maritime Security
On 14th August 2024, a significant milestone was achieved in the history of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard with the official handover of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) from the Joint Agency Task Force (JATF) - Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB), Australia.
USS Spruance arrives in Colombo
USS Spruance of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (19th August 2024). The Sri Lanka Navy warmly welcomed the ship upon its arrival.
Defence Secretary inaugurates ‘Aegis Lexicon 2024’ Defence Cyber Exposition
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne, as the Chief Guest, inaugurated the ‘Aegis Lexicon 2024’, the Defence Cyber Exposition held by the Defence Cyber Command (DCC), on August 08 and 09 at the Ministry of Defence.
World Humanitarian Day
We shall honour and raise support for the humanitarian workers who risk and sometimes lose their lives to help.
Government addresses key issues of the Civil Security Personnel
The Civil Security Department (CSD), operating under the Ministry of Defence, has significantly contributed to ending the three-decade-long war and continues to play a vital role in ongoing development projects and society's overall well-being.
Ship-in-a-Box maritime training simulator declared open at
Advanced Training Centre Kirinda
Marking a major advancement in bolstering the Sri Lanka Coast Guard's training capabilities, H.E. Julie Chung, the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, officially inaugurated a Ship-in-a-Box maritime training simulator at the Advanced Training Centre Kirinda of Sri Lanka Coast Guard today (15th August 2024). The ceremony, which signified the handover of the facility to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, was attended by Rear Admiral Pujitha Vithana, the Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard.
Kotelawala Defence University hosts the
13th Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2024
Sri Lanka’s prestigious General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) hosted the 13th Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2024 (SLERC) recently (Aug 09).
New Zealand High Commissioner calls on Defence Secretary
New Zealand High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency David Pine paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Aug 14).
Australian Border Force JATF Commander calls on Defence Secretary
An Australian delegation led by Commander, Joint Agency Task Force (JATF) Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB), Rear Admiral Brett Sonter made a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today morning (Aug 14).
Special disaster management preparedness programme
to be implemented during Presidential Election
Disaster Management Authorities have made arrangements to implement a special programme to ensure the voting of all people at the upcoming Presidential Election scheduled to be held on September 21st in the event of any disaster related emergencies.
Defence Ministry and Army Seva Vanitha Units host
School Equipment and Book Distribution Programme
Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in collaboration with Sri Lanka Army SVU hosted a School Equipment and Book Distribution Programme at Kurana Primary School and Kalupahana Kanishta Vidyalaya, Horana today (Aug 12).
SLAC holds Inaugural Memorial Oration of Lieutenant General
Denzil Kobbekaduwa RWP RSP VSV USP rcds psc
Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, as a Guest of Honour, attended the inaugural Memorial Oration of Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa RWP RSP VSV USP rcds psc, organised by the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) at the Cavalry Mess on 09 August 2024.
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USINDOPACOM LEADS WORKSHOP ON 'WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY' AS PART OF 'ATLAS ANGEL' EXERCISE
As part of the ongoing 'Atlas Angel' bilateral exercise, a significant workshop on 'Women in Peace and Security (WPS)' was recently conducted by a contingent of women from the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM). The workshop, which highlighted the critical role of women in global peace and security efforts, took place over two days, yesterday (07 August 2024) at SLAF Base Katunayake and today (08 August 2024) at SLAF Academy China Bay.
Defence Secretary Reviews Progress on New Hostel Construction at
Colombo Defence Services College
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne conducted a site visit to oversee the on-going construction of the four-story hostel building at the Colombo Defence Services College today (Aug 06).