News Highlights

The Annual Open Water Sea Swimming Championship, conducted by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union from 22 to 23 February 2025 at Beach Park, Port City, Colombo, concluded successfully.

The official launch of the Automated Material Management System - Version 2 and the myQ1 Application was held on 19 February 2025 at the Army Headquarters.

Under the guidance of Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, the Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) recently incorporated ten refurbished TATA 709 Trucks into the Army's fleet at the Base Workshop, Udawalawa.

Colonel Avihay Zafrany, The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Israel in New Delhi, accredited to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, on Tuesday (18).

In line with World Military Day, the Sri Lanka Army successfully hosted the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) run on 18 February 2025. Over 300 Tri-Service personnel participated in the event, which aimed to highlight the importance of physical fitness, military preparedness and international camaraderie among armed forces worldwide.

The Australian Defence Attaché to Sri Lanka, Colonel Amanda Johnston, met the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, at Army Headquarters on 17th February 2025.

The annual 'Army Road Race', organised for the 58th consecutive time, began at the entrance of the Army HQ on Sunday (16 Feb) morning in the presence of Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army.

Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, of Sri Lanka Engineers officially assumed duties as the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the Sri Lanka Army on 14th February 2025.

Major General D.K.S.K Dolage USP nps psc assumed duties as the 60th Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) on 13th February 2025 at the Volunteer Force Headquarters, amidst military formalities.

Major General L.C.K Pathirana RSP Hdmc IG, accompanied by his family members, visited the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, on 14th February 2025, ahead of his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army.