Defender of the Nation
The Army War College successfully convened its 3rd Board of Management meeting on 25 February 2026 at its premises in Buttala. The meeting was presided by Major General D.K.S.K. Dolage USP nps psc, Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and focused on key aspects of infrastructure development and the modernisation of teaching and learning processes, paving the way for enhanced operational effectiveness.
In accordance with the directives of the Commander of the Army and coordinated by the Directorate of Research, Concepts and Doctrine, the troops of 1 Corps conducted an innovation competition under the theme ‘Corps Creators Expo’ on 19 and 20 February 2026 at the “Nelum Piyasa” Auditorium, in line with the 77th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army.
The 57 Infantry Division celebrated its 19th Anniversary on 26 February 2026 at its Headquarters premises, under the guidance and supervision of Major General K.M.V. Kodituwakku ndu, General Officer Commanding of 57 Infantry Division.
The International Military Adventure Challenge Cup 2026 was conducted from 12 to 25 February 2026 at Spearhead Adventure Village, Arunachal Pradesh, India, with the participation of twelve teams representing eight nations.
Based on information received by the Military Intelligence Corps, a joint raid was conducted in collaboration with the Weligama Police on 24 February 2026 in the Welipitiya Divisional Secretariat area of the Matara District.
Based on information received by the Military Intelligence Corps, a joint operation was conducted in collaboration with Special Task Force officers, Gonahena on 25 February 2026. During the operation, a suspect was arrested at Children's Park, Balapokuna Road, Kirulapone, in possession of 5 kilograms of hashish along with a scooter.
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, paid an official visit to the Regimental Centre of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police on 26 February 2026. Upon his arrival, the Army Chief was warmly received by Major General B.G.S. Fernando USP Hdmc psc and Senior Officers of the Regiment. He was accorded a Guard Turnout by the troops, followed by a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the parade square.
An awareness lecture programme on the prevention of non-communicable diseases was conducted by the Healthy Army – Healthy Nation Coordination Office for the Officer Cadets of the Sri Lanka Military Academy on 25 February 2026 at the Academy Auditorium, Diyatalawa.
The Inaugural Commemorative Oration in honour of Late Brigadier J.F. Halangode was held on 21 February 2026 at the Faculty of Graduate Studies Auditorium of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
Major General K.V.N.P. Premaratne RSP USP nps psc, Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), visited the 2nd (V) Battalion of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) at Kelanimulla and the 2nd (V) Battalion of the Sri Lanka Army Service Corps (SLASC) at Katunayake on 24 February 2026.