Defender of the Nation
The Old Boys’ Association of Rahula College, Matara extended its support to the Sri Lanka Army’s ongoing disaster relief operations under the “Rahal Sahana Saviya” project by donating relief items valued at over Rs. 25 million on 07 December 2025 at Army Headquarters.
Major General M.P.K.L Amarasinghe WWV RWP RSP ndc of the Special Forces Regiment assumed duties as the 21st General Officer Commanding of the 12 Infantry Division on 04 December 2025 during a ceremony held at the 12 Infantry Division Headquarters.
A seven-member United Nations Mobile Training Team (UN MTT), comprising specialists from the German Bundeswehr Air Force, arrived in Sri Lanka on 26 November 2025 to conduct a feasibility assessment for Advanced Field Training for Sri Lankan Army personnel deployed on UN peace support operations.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, conducted a field visit to Mahiyanganaya on 06 December 2025 to inspect communities affected by the recent severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides.
A medical team comprising 73 personnel from Indian Army arrived in Sri Lanka on 02 December 2025 and has continued its support.
A Pakistan Humanitarian Assistance Team comprising 47 USAR personnel, accompanied by specially trained military dogs from the Pakistan K-9 Unit and a substantial consignment of relief goods, arrived aboard a C-130 aircraft in Sri Lanka on 03 December 2025 as part of Pakistan’s continued support for islandwide relief efforts.
Colonel Klaus Merkel, Defence Attaché of Germany to Sri Lanka, along with Lieutenant Colonel Marco Hellgrewe, Assistant Defence Attaché paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, at Army Headquarters on 05 December 2025.
Major General L.D. Perera RWP RSP USP and Major General H.A.I. Perera RWP RSP USP ndc, who were recently promoted to the rank of Major General, received the symbols of authority and best wishes from Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, during a formal courtesy call held on 05 December 2025 at the Army Headquarters.
The Sri Lanka Army engaged in extensive search and rescue operations following the recent adverse weather condition that affected many parts of the country. At present, troops are also involved in the nation building process, attending to numerous locations that sustained damage due to the severe weather. Their ongoing efforts are focused on restoring essential services, supporting affected communities and helping stabilise day-to-day life in the impacted areas.
The Commander of the Army visited the Area of Responsibility of the 11 Infantry Division to review the progress of ongoing disaster-relief operations.