Day: June 3, 2026
U.S. Donation of Ten Helicopters and ex-US Coast Guard Cutter Marks Major Boost to Sri Lanka’s Security Capabilities and International Partnerships
Colombo: The arrival of ten U.S.-donated TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters and the recent arrival of the former US Coast Guard cutter vessel in Sri Lanka marks another significant milestone in the Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen national securit…
Pakistan Naval Trio Arrives at Colombo Port for Goodwill Visit
Colombo: In a display of naval tradition, the Sri Lanka Navy formally welcomed the Pakistan Navy Ships ‘PNS Taimur’ and ‘PNS Aslat’, alongside the submarine ‘PNS/M Hangor’, as they arrived at the Port of Colombo on 01 Jun 26. The Pakistan naval units …
Ministry of Defence Conducts Series of Religious Programmes in Observance of Vesak
Ministry of defence: In line with the Vesak festival, the Ministry of Defence organized a series of religious programmes throughout the week within the Ministry premises. These religious observances included Dhamma discussions, almsgiving ceremonies, …
INS Airavat Makes Port Call in Colombo
Colombo: The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Airavat arrived at the Port of Colombo for Operational Turnaround on 01 Jun 26. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in compliance with time-honoured naval traditions.
According to Ministry …
Defence Secretary Graces SLAF Colours Night 2024-2025
Attidiya: The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), along with Dr. (Mrs) Ruvini Rasika Perera, President of the MOD Seva Vanitha Unit, attended the Sri Lanka Air Force Colours Night 2024-2025 as the Chief G…