Category: Defense
Sri Lanka Army to participate in Pakistan combat efficiency competition
A 27 member delegation of the Sri Lankan Army PACES (Pakistan Army Physical Agility and Combat Efficiency System) met with High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Maj. Gen. (R) Syed Shakeel Hussain at the High Commission of Pakistan today. The delegation will travel to Lahore, Pakistan to participate in the International PACES Competition starting […]
South Korea, Sri Lanka seeks strengthening national defence coop.
A top level delegation headed by the President of the Korea National Defence University (KNDU), Lieutenant General Seung Ho Wee, visited Sri Lanka from October 2nd to 5th. On Monday October 3rd, the delegation paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardena and Secretary to the Minister of Defence Eng. […]
Sri Lanka says no accord with India to modernize Palali Airport
Sept 06, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government told Parliament today that there is no agreement signed with the Indian government or with an Indian Company to modernize the Palali Airport in Jaffna. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, however, said that the Airport Authority of India has carried out a feasibility study on the Palali airport. […]
U.S. Pacific Command completes assistance operation in north
Aug 24, 2016 (LBO) – A multinational team led by U.S. Pacific Command has concluded a week-long assistance program in Jaffna, providing general medical care for 4,000 people and renovating six schools that serve 1,100 students, the U.S. Embassy said. Operation Pacific Angel is a joint civil-military operation led by U.S. Pacific Air Forces to […]
Sri Lanka cabinet approves purchase of fighter aircraft
Aug 11, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved the purchase of new fighter aircraft following a proposal by President Maithripala Sirisena who is also the defense minister, reports said. “The fighter aircrafts of the Sri Lanka Air Force have been aging and it is required to maintain them updated due to the importance […]
Pakistan’s Air Chief meets Sri Lankan President
Aug 10, 2016 (LBO) – Pakistan’s Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman called on President of Maithripala Sirisena at his official residence in Colombo on Tuesday. Pakistan’s Air Chief said that Pakistan and Sri Lanka are historically bonded in a relationship of trust, mutual respect and deep friendship. He added that the […]
Modi says Indian cooperation must happen as per Sri Lankan aspirations
July 28, 2016 (LBO) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that India’s development cooperation with Sri Lanka must happen as per aspirations of Sri Lanka. He said India’s development cooperation with Sri Lanka enjoys a wide spread of projects through out Sri Lanka in different areas of economic activities. “But it must happen […]
Navy ship USS New Orleans to visit Sri Lanka this week
The USS New Orleans (LPD 18) with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) will arrive in Sri Lanka for a port visit on July 24. The ship and embarked MEU are in Sri Lanka to increase bilateral ties with the Sri Lankan Navy and provide U.S. support and training for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. […]
Sri Lanka Cabinet cancels consultancy in defence HQ project
June 23, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has decided to cancel the consultancy given to a private firm for the construction of the defence headquarters complex at Akuregoda, Battaramulla. “The Committee appointed in the above purpose has observed that selection of consultancy firms and their payments have been done without providing true information to […]
India plans expanded missile export drive, with China on its mind
June 9 (Reuters) – India has stepped up efforts to sell an advanced cruise missile system to Vietnam and has at least 15 more markets in its sights, a push experts say reflects concerns in New Delhi about China’s growing military assertiveness. Selling the supersonic BrahMos missile, made by an Indo-Russian joint venture, would mark […]
Sri Lanka falling short on HRC commitments, says report
June 06, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka is falling short on commitments made at the Human Rights Council on addressing the legacy of war and implementing peace and reconciliation measures, the Sri Lanka Campaign said, releasing a score-card on steps taken so far. The government responded to OHCHR Investigation on Sri Lanka (OISL) findings by […]
Sri Lanka sets up independent office to trace missing persons
May 25, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved establishment of an independent institution as office on missing persons by a Parliament Act with the view to search for and trace missing persons. The cabinet proposal made by Prime Minister will identify appropriate mechanisms and submit recommendations to authorities to take measures on missing […]