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SL and Switzerland to enhance military to military cooperation further
The Defence Attaché of the Swiss Embassy Colonel Francois Garraux paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Jun 09).
State Minister discusses on establishing a Maritime Training School
in Sri Lanka with French Ambassador
The Ambassador of France in Sri Lanka H. E. Jean-François Pactet made a call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at his office in Colombo, Thursday (Jun 08).
It is imperative to equip our armed forces with state-of-the-art technologies and capabilities - State Minister Tennakoon
As an extension of the excellent bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and India, cooperation in the area of Defence has continued to grow and strengthen over the years.
SL Navy rescues 38 people from grounded trawler in Delft Island
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) rescued a group of 38 people stranded on a grounded trawler at the entrance to the Delft Jetty in Jaffna on Wednesday morning (Jun 07).
KDU establishes Center for Strategic Assessment
The Faculty of Defence and Strategic Studies (FDSS) of the Kotelawala Defenece University (KDU) has established the Center for Strategic Assessment (CSA) with the support of the Institute for Security Governance (ISG), USA.
Landslide warning issued as monsoonal rains begin
As South-West monsoon conditions are gradually establishing across the island and the increase in rainfall the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued landslide warning to Badulla, Galle and Kalutara districts.
Army uses Drones technology in Paddy Cultivations
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) while adhering to most modern and scientific practices elsewhere, used drone technology on experimental basis for spraying of insecticides and herbicides for Army paddy cultivations of 8.5 acres around the Army Headquarters complex in Sri Jayawardenapura recently for the first time.
Israeli Defence Attaché calls on SL Defence Secretary
Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Israel in New Delhi, Colonel Avihay Zafrany paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (June 05).
SLAF makes a special donation to Apeksha Hospital Maharagama
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) made a special donation valued at 1.5 million rupees to the 'Apeksha Hospital' in Maharagama recently.
South-west monsoon setting in
According to the Met. Dept. South-West monsoon conditions are gradually establishing across the island.
‘Sandahiru Seya Charity Trust’ donates Dialysis Machine to Anuradhapura Hospital
Anuradhapura General Hospital was one of the healing homes for the military personnel as it extended noble services to seriously injured soldiers brought in from the warfront for emergency treatments, the Defence Secretary, General Kamal Gunaratne mentioned while recalling treatments he received at the same hospital twice, then.
Bhakthi Geetha at Sandahiru Seya; the offering of the
highest tribute to war veterans of our time
Offering the highest tribute to war veterans of our time, an exclusive ‘Poson Bhakthi Geetha’ programme was held at the Sandahiru Seya premises under the patronage of Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne last evening (Jun 03).
Condolence Message
The Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka conveys its condolences on the train disaster in Odisha, India. We express our deepest sympathies to the grieving families who had lost their loved ones in this catastrophe. We also admire the selfless service of all those involved in the rescue and relief operations.
Executive Secretary of CTBTO Dr. Robert Floyd meets Defence Secretary
Dr. Robert Floyd, the Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, arrived on the Island on May 31, on a five-day official visit, met the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry last evening (02 June).
President's Poson Message
Poson Poya Day is of the highest significance to Sri Lankan Buddhists as it marks the historic arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thera to our Motherland with the message of the Buddha, paving the way to create a new meaningful identity as well as a cultural renaissance.
PNS ‘SHAHJAHAN’ arrives at port of Colombo on official visit
The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ‘SHAHJAHAN’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (02nd June 2023). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
BRAC officers attend TOT programme in Canada
A team of officers of the Border Risk Assessment Centre (BRAC) who are scheduled to attend a Training of Trainers programme (TOT) shortly in Canada met the Chief of National Intelligence (CNI) Maj. Gen. Ruwan Kulatunga yesterday at the Ministry of Defence.
Army trains Kilinochchi Students for Handball
Sri Lanka Army’s 57 Infantry Division of the Security Force HQ-Mullaittivu conducted a handball training workshop at the Kilinochchi Sports Stadium recently with the aim of improving sports skills of students in the Kilinochchi area.
Outgoing British Defence attaché meets SL Defence Secretary
The outgoing Defence Attaché of the British High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Paul Clayton made a farewell call on the Defence Secretary, General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte today (May 31).
Defence State Minister seeks avenues to develop
Army Ordnance Industries further
State Minister Tennakoon visits Army Ordnance Industries in Veyangoda
More Army-Used Lands Released in Mullaittivu
The Security Force HQ - Mullaittivu in keeping with the government’s policy of releasing more and more lands, hitherto being used by Security Forces for operational and security purposes in the Mullaittivu region released two more land plots of about 08.178 acres on Friday (May 19).
Commander of the Air Force Honours with the Title of “Officer” of the CISM Order of Merit for outstanding contribution to Military Sports
The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force and the incumbent President of the Defence Services Sports Board, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, was conferred with the distinguished honour of the “Officer” title in the Order of Merit by the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM), also known as the International Military Sports Council. The event took place at the Ministry of Defence, with the respected presence of Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Guneratne (Retd), today (29 May 2023).
SL Navy brings ashore foreign national in need of medical care
A foreign national who had fallen sick while onboard the Indian cargo ship ‘NERU XINRUI’ was brought ashore for treatment with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) on Sunday (May 28).
Army conducts dengue prevention programme in Polonnaruwa
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) conducted a Dengue Prevention Programme recently in Polonnaruwa and its suburbs.
Condolence Message
The Ministry of Defence expresses its condolences to the family of Jayantha Dhanapala, on the passing of the former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations for Disarmament and one of Sri Lanka’s most erudite diplomats.