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  • Special Explosive Ordnance Disposal Equipment under Chinese Grant Delivered to Army

    2024-03-13 20:36:12

    Special Explosive Ordnance Disposal Equipment under Chinese Grant Delivered to Army

    The Sri Lanka Army this morning (13 Mar) gratefully accepted a stock of special Explosive Ordnance Disposal Equipment, which had been gifted to the Ministry of Defence under the Chinese Military Grant scheme during a simple formal ceremony, headed by His Excellency Qi Zhenhong, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka and General Kamal Gunaratne (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence at the Army Headquarters.

  • PATS 2024 Gold Medalists Honoured by Commander of the Army

    2024-03-07 18:15:20

    PATS 2024 Gold Medalists Honoured by Commander of the Army

    The Sri Lanka Army team that clinched a historic gold medal at the 7th Pakistan Army Team Spirit Competition (PATS) 2024, arrived at the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, on Thursday (07 March). The team, consisting of 3 Officers and 8 Other Ranks, proudly presented their victory symbol, the gold medal, to the Commander of the Army.

  • The Commander of the Army Addresses Commanding Officers

    2024-03-07 08:37:00

    The Commander of the Army Addresses Commanding Officers

    The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, addressed the Commanding Officers of all Battalions at the Multifunction Hall of Army Headquarters on 06 March 2024. Commanding Officers who were unable to attend physically participated through the virtual platform.

  • 15th Contingent of SLFPC Salutes Commander of the Army Before UNIFIL Mission

    2024-03-02 16:43:54

    15th Contingent of SLFPC Salutes Commander of the Army Before UNIFIL Mission

    The 15th contingent of the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) is set to embark on their peacekeeping mission under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). They presented a ceremonial salute to Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, at the parade ground of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on Friday (01 March).

  • Directorate of Welfare Boosts Soldiers' Wellbeing

    2024-02-14 21:26:05

    Directorate of Welfare Boosts Soldiers' Wellbeing

    The Directorate of Welfare held a comprehensive programme today (14 Feb) at Army Headquarters to enhance the lives and wellbeing of dedicated soldiers. Under the direction of Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, the initiative aimed to provide assistance in the fields of health, medical services and education.

  • Chief of Defence Force of MNDF on Goodwill Tour Arrives at Army HQ

    2024-02-08 21:17:26

    Chief of Defence Force of MNDF on Goodwill Tour Arrives at Army HQ

    The Chief of Defence Force of Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Lieutenant General Abdul Raheem Abdul Latheef, now in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit called on Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army on Thursday (8) afternoon at the Army Headquarters.

  • Army Chief Presents Airborne Insignia to his Airborne Coursemates

    2024-02-06 19:42:54

    Army Chief Presents Airborne Insignia to his Airborne Coursemates

    The Insignia Awarding Ceremony of Basic Airborne Course - MNDF 04 was held at the Army Headquarters on 06 February 2024. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army graced the ceremony as the chief guest.

  • Sri Lanka Celebrates 76th Independence Day with Pride at Galle Face Green

    2024-02-04 22:16:37

    Sri Lanka Celebrates 76th Independence Day with Pride at Galle Face Green

    The 76th National Independence Day of Sri Lanka was celebrated on 04 February 2024, at Galle Face Green in Colombo under the theme 'Hadamu Aluth Ratak' (Let's Build a New Country). The ceremony was presided over by His Excellency the President Ranil Wickremesinghe, accompanied by the Honourable Prime Minister and a distinguished gathering of multi-religious leaders, diplomats, ministers, military officers, civil dignitaries, and invitees.

  • SLEME on Commander's Guidance Saves Millions for the Country

    2024-01-31 20:29:32

    SLEME on Commander's Guidance Saves Millions for the Country

    The Sri Lanka Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) have made significant advancements in the maintenance and enhancement of the Army's vehicle fleet. In adherence to explicit directives from the Commander of the Army, SLEME recently incorporated ten fully renovated Mitsubishi Lancer CS - 1 as CS II along with Toyota Camry model car into the Army's fleet saving a large sum of foreign exchange for the country. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army, this afternoon (31), personally inspected these vehicles at the Army Headquarters premises.

  • Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Creates New History

    2024-01-25 07:56:25

    Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Creates New History

    Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, the Commander of the Army, achieved the status of Military Paratrooper on 22 January 2024, through his profound expertise and knowledge in the military parachuting. The Commander's journey to become a Military Paratrooper took place at the Commando Regiment Training School (CRTS) in Kudaoya.