14th August 2025
Colonel Amanda Johnston, Defence Advisor to the Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka, together with Major Chris Fowler, the Assistant Defence Advisor, conducted an official visit to the Sri Lanka School of Military Engineering (SLSME) in Embilipitiya on 11 August 2025.
Upon their arrival, they were welcomed by Colonel J.A.C.S Jagoda psc, the Commandant of SLSME. Afterwards, Commandant of SLSME delivered a comprehensive briefing on combat engineering roles in Sri Lanka and Australia, highlighting shared practices and unique requirements. The discussions also focused on the ‘F3 Mine Lab’ detectors and the prospects for reciprocal training exchanges.
The visit concluded with the exchange of mementoes. Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks participated in the event.
