Defender of the Nation
Major General D.R.N. Hettiarachchi RWP RSP USP, General Officer Commanding, 59 Infantry Division, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 08 October 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after a distinguished military career spanning over 34 years.
Major General M.P.N.A. Muthumala USP psc, General Officer Commanding of 51 Infantry Division, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 08 October 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after completing a distinguished military career spanning over 34 years.
Major General W.B.J.K Wimalaratne RWP RSP, Director General Infantry, Army Headquarters, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 08 October 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after completing a distinguished military career spanning over 35 years.
14th Indo-Pacific Armies' Chiefs Conference (IPACC), the 49th Indo-Pacific Army Management Seminar (IPAMS) and the 11th Senior Enlisted Leaders Forum (SELF), were held from 23 to 26 September 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event co-hosted by the Malaysian Army and United States Army. Major General D.K.S.K Dolage USP nps psc, Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army attended IPACC as Head of Delegation representing the Commander of the Army. Brigadier T.M.S.J Thennakoon RSP and Lt Col M.A.K.R.K Abeywickramasinghe RWP RSP psc participated in IPAMS.
Sri Lanka Army’s exceptional para athlete, Corporal Nuwan Indika Gamage, brought pride to the nation and the Army by winning the bronze medal at the World Para Athletic Championship held in New Delhi, India, on 02 October 2025.
In celebration of World Children’s Day, the Sri Lanka Army organized a wide range of welfare and entertainment activities across the island, showcasing its continued commitment to community engagement and child welfare.
The Sri Lankan national men's beach handball team made history by winning the first-ever silver medal for Sri Lanka in handball at the inaugural Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship, held in the Maldives from 18 to 22 September 2025.
Major General A.M.K.G.P.S.K. Abeysinghe, Director General Financial Management, Army Headquarters, was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 30 September 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after completing a distinguished military career spanning over 35 years.
The 13th Defence Services Athletics Championship 2025 was held on 29 and 30 September 2025 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium, Diyagama. Major General Y.A.B.M. Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, Deputy Chief of Staff, graced the opening ceremony as the Chief Guest.
The Army Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament was held on 27 September 2025 at the Diyatalawa Golf Ground after a hiatus of six years.