Category: Defense
Sri Lanka advocates for immediate de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East and West Asia, and calls for global peace
Sri Lanka is deeply concerned by the rapidly escalating situation in the Middle East and West Asia, which poses a direct threat to the civilian population. We are saddened by the tragic loss of civilian life and condemn any attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure. Sri Lanka underscores that the protection of civilians on all […]
Sri Lanka and Indonesia Further Strengthen Defence Cooperation
On 12 March 2026, Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to Indonesia Sashikala Premawardhane paid a courtesy call on Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia, Lieutenant General Tri Budi Utomo, and discussed avenues to further strengthen defence and security cooperation between Sri Lanka and Indonesia. The discussion focused on the early […]
VIDEO: Should India Criticise US Attack on Iranian Warship Near Sri Lanka?
Outrage is growing in India after the US military sunk an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka in the Indian ocean. The warship had been in India to take part in the International Maritime Fleet Review and the MILAN multi-nationals drills. Was the US attack an affront to India? Should India criticise it?
Montana National Guard Signs MOU with SL Armed Forces Under State Partnership Program
Today, at the Ministry of Defense, the United States and Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing the defense partnership between the Montana National Guard, the U.S. Coast Guard District 13, and the Sri Lanka Armed Forces under the Department of War’s State Partnership Program (SPP). U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung, Adjutant General of […]
United States and Sri Lanka Launch Multilateral PACIFIC ANGEL 25 Exercise
Today, the United States and Sri Lanka officially launched PACIFIC ANGEL (Pac Angel) 25 at Katunayake Air Base, with U.S. Defense Attaché Lt. Col. Matthew House joining Sri Lanka Air Force leaders to open the exercise. The five-day multilateral program, running from September 8–12, brings together nearly 90 U.S. and 120 Sri Lanka Air Force […]
U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship USS Santa Barbara to Arrive in Colombo
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka announces the visit of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) to the Port of Colombo on August 16. The visit marks the USS Santa Barbara’s first port call to Colombo, underscoring the strength of the U.S.–Sri Lanka partnership and our shared commitment to a secure, […]
Priyantha Weerasuriya Appointed as New IGP
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law Priyantha Weerasuriya, as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP). The letter of appointment was handed over to the new Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law Priyantha Weerasuriya today afternoon (13) by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the […]
U.S. Embassy Transfers USD 1 Mn in Advanced Nuclear Detection Equipment to Strengthen SL’s Maritime Security
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has provided state-of-the-art radiation and chemical detection equipment valued at $1 million (299 million LKR) to the Sri Lanka Navy, significantly boosting the country’s capacity to detect and respond to nuclear, radiological, and chemical threats in its maritime domain. This advanced equipment, supplied through the Department of Energy’s National […]
U.S. and Sri Lanka Mark 20 Years of Port Security Cooperation with Colombo Radiation Detection Upgrade
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung commissioned new radiation detection equipment at Port of Colombo on Friday, March 28, provided by the U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA)’s Office of Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD) through its Megaports Initiative. The equipment, valued at approximately $500,000 (Rs. 148 million), will be used […]
Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Admiral Samuel Paparo to visit Sri Lanka
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka is pleased to announce that the Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, will travel to Colombo from March 19-21. During his visit, Admiral Paparo will engage with senior Sri Lankan government officials and military leaders to reaffirm the enduring U.S.-Sri Lankan security partnership and […]
Thai National Security Council Secretary-General reaffirms commitment to rescuing victims in Myanmar
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe called on Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC) of Thailand, Chatchai Bangchuad on 10 January 2025. The meeting focused on fostering greater collaboration in the area of security and addressing shared challenges affecting both countries and the region. During the meeting both sides underscored […]
Sri Lanka and Thailand strengthen defence cooperation
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka in Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe met with Vice Minister for the Office of the Prime Minister of Thailand, General Nipat Thonglek to discuss strengthening defence cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand with a particular focus on human trafficking issues. The meeting, held in Bangkok on 09 January 2024, was […]