Commander Extends Best Wishes for Success and Prosperity in the New Year 2025

Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP psc IG, Commander of the Army, conveys his warmest New Year - 2025 greetings to all members of the Army and Wishes Best of Luck and Prosperity!

Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo Assumes Duties as the 25th Commander of the Army

Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP psc IG of the Sri Lanka Artillery assumed duties as the 25th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army on Tuesday (31) during a formal ceremony conducted at Army Headquarters.

Formal Military Ceremony Bids Farewell to the Outgoing Commander of the Army

A formal farewell ceremony marked the departure of the 24th Commander of the Army, General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, at the Regimental Headquarters of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI), Panagoda, on 30th December 2024.

The Chief of Defence Staff Receives a Grand Farewell from Home of Keterians

General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, Chief of Defence Staff received a distinct farewell from the troops of the Gajaba Regiment, as one of the most distinguished members of the family of Keterians, on 29 December 2024...

May This Christmas Fill Your Lives With Boundless Happiness, Peace, And Prosperity!

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, along with All Ranks, conveys Christmas and seasonal greetings to everyone. Wishing you joy, smiles, and abundant blessings this festive season!

SLMA proudly held its 99th Passing Out Parade

The 99th Passing Out Parade (PoP) of Sri Lanka Military Academy was graced by Major General K.P.A Jayasekara (Retd) WWV RSP VSV USP ndc psc, Deputy Minister of Defence, as the Chief Guest, at the invitation of Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army. The Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) in Diyatalawa honoured Mother Lanka on 21 December 2024 by commissioning 222 Officer Cadets.

Army Chief Attends SLMA Officer Cadets' Final Presentation Ahead of PoP Ceremony

The final presentation by Officer Cadets of the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) was held on Friday (20) evening at the ‘Sino-Lanka Friendship’ auditorium in Diyatalawa. The event, taking place just hours before their Passing Out Parade (PoP), was attended by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General K.P.A. Jayasekara (Retd) WWV RSP VSV USP ndc psc, as the Chief Guest. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, along with Mrs. Janaki Liyanage, President of the Army Seva Vanitha Unit, also participated in the ceremony.

Army Chief Graces the Drill & Pace Stick Competition Prize Awarding Ceremony

The prize awarding ceremony of the Army Inter-Regiment Drill and Pace Stick Competition - 2024 was held on 18 December 2024 at the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) Parade Square in Panagoda. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, graced the event as the Chief Guest.

Deputy Minister of Defence Visits Army Headquarters

Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General K.P.A Jayasekara (Retd) WWV RSP VSV USP ndc psc, paid a formal visit to Army Headquarters on 16 December 2024.

Army Chief Graces the Graduation Ceremony of Logistics Staff Course No. 10 at Army School of Logistics

The Graduation Ceremony of the Logistics Staff Course (LSC) No. 10 was held at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) auditorium on 05 December 2024. Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He was warmly welcomed by Brigadier R.T. Lokuthotahewa USP psc, Commandant of the Army School of Logistics (ASL).