Relatives of the late Plt Off SPB Liyanage of Intake KDA 04, visited KDU War Heroes' Monument on 06th Aug 2024 to pay respect to the fallen war heroes and lay floral tributes in memory of him. KDU War Heroes' Monument commemorates the sacrifices of the 109 KDU Officers of tri forcers who served to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the motherland.

Air Vice Marshal Indika Wickramasinghe was appointed as the Director General Engineering in the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from 28 July 2024. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Indika Wickramasinghe at the Air Force Headquarters on 30 July 2024 and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed Director General General Engineering.

Relatives of the late Capt SKD Palliyaguruge of Intake KDA 10, visited KDU War Heroes’ Monument on 14th July 2024 to pay respect to the fallen war heroes and lay floral tributes in memory of him. KDU War Heroes’ Monument commemorates the sacrifices of the 109 KDU Officers of tri forcers who served to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the motherland.

Air Vice Marshal Muditha Mahawattege was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, with effect from 18 June 2024. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Muditha Mahawattege at the Air Force Headquarters on 20 June 2024 and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed Deputy Chief of Staff.

Air Vice Marshal Palinda Koswatta USP, BA (Def Stu) bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force on 18 June 2024 , after completing more than 34 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Alumni Association of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was held at the Faculty of Graduate Studies auditorium on 13th June 2024 at 1600 hours. The event marked a significant occasion for the KDU community, bringing together a diverse group of participants with the presence of the Vice Chancellor, Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara (Vice Patron of KDU Alumni Association), Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapakse (Acting President

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, along with the Navy’s Board of Management, extended best wishes to the retiring senior officer who is celebrating his 55th birthday. Thereupon, Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara was accorded a Guard of Honour in accordance with naval traditions. As the customary event drew to a close, fellow naval officers made their formal farewells to the...

Major General G.W.A Seneviratne USP psc, General Officer Commanding, 54 Infantry Division on the eve of his retirement from the Army after a landmark career of 34 years was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, together with his spouse. During the interactions, the Army Chief appreciated the services of the retiring Senior Officer and recalled memories in the battlefield and also in the post-war scenario. The Commander of the Army als

Air Vice Marshal Nishantha Thilakasinghe, USP, MDS, BA (Def Stu), MISMM, MIM(SL), psc, bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force on 20th November 2023 after 35 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Air Vice Marshal Thilakasinghe made an official farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, at his office on the 09th November 2023. The Commander commended him

The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe, in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, has promoted Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa to the three star rank of Air Marshal with effect from 30 June 2023 and appointed him as the 19th Commander of the Air Force. Air Marshal Rajapaksa Appuhamillage Udeni Priyadarshana Rajapaksa, a distinguished military officer, was born on 29 January 1969, in Ihalagama, Gampaha District in Western

The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe, in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, has promoted Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa to the three star rank of Air Marshal with effect from 30 June 2023 and appointed him as the 19th Commander of the Air Force. Air Marshal Rajapaksa Appuhamillage Udeni Priyadarshana Rajapaksa, a distinguished military officer, was born on 29 January 1969, in Ihalagama, Gampaha District in Western

Alumni Dinner 2023 Organized by KDU Alumni Association was held on 24 March 2023 from 1900 hrs onwards at Poolside of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. The Chancellor of KDU General SHS Kottegoda (Retd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc participated the event as the Chief Guest whilst the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral UVMP Perera RSP**, USP, ndu, psc, MMaritimePol, MSc(DS)Mgt, MSc (MS & NSSS), BA(DS) Hons, PWO and Vice Chancellor of KDU Major General Milinda Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndc

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army lent his best wishes and compliments to one more Senior Officer, Major General U.P.R Weerakoon WWV RWP RSP VSV USP, General Officer Commanding of the 21 Infantry Division of the Security Force HQ-Wanni on Thursday (16) on the eve of his retirement from the Army upon completion of more than three decades of unblemished service.

Over the last 41 years of its proud history, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) has produced a large number of tri-service officers of very high calibre, and they have extended an invaluable service to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the motherland. Among them were 109 KDU officers (Army 64, Navy 33, Air Force 12) sacrificed their lives, valiantly fighting against threats posed against the motherland (Please see the roll of honour https://kdualumni.lk/ )

Sri Lanka army, Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air force officers from KDA/KDU Intakes 6 to 35 visited KDU War Heroes’ memorial on 24th February 2023 following an Alumni Association meeting held on the same day. During the meeting held before the visit, the president of KDU Alumni Association briefed the officers of the progress of the activities of KDU Alumni Association and planned future activities. 23 Sri Lanka Army officers, 27 Sri Lanka Navy Officer and 29 Sri Lanka Air Force officers par

The President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, promoted Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera to the rank of Vice Admiral and appointed him as the 25th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from 18th December 2022. Vice Admiral Priyantha Perea is the first KDU officer to assume the Command of a service in the history of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.

Having served more than 33 years in an exemplary manner, Major General Deepal Hathurusinghe, retired from active service of Sri lanka Army shortly after the meeting with the Army Chief and received kudos from Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage for his capacity, commitment, and dedication to the Army. He enlisted in the Regular Force of the Sri Lanka Army as an Officer Cadet on 06 October 1988 to Intake VI of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence Academy, Ratmalana, and was commissioned in the rank

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army on Monday (8) after inviting Major General Samantha Wickramasena of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI), the former General Officer Commanding of the 14 Division of the Security Force HQ-West, offered his best wishes and compliments to the Senior Officer who just retired from the Army, having served the organization for more than 34 years in an exemplary manner.

Major General Kithsiri Ekanayaka (Retd) representing KDA Intake V officers made a donation of Rs 440000.00 for the construction of KDU war monument. The donation was received with great appreciation by President of KDU Alumni association Major General Renuka Rowel (Retd) during the Executive Committee meeting held on 01st July 2022. KDU war monument is being constructed in the memory of those fallen war heroes and due to be declared open within the year 2022.

Colonel Franklin Joseph (SLE) and Colonel Samantha Arachchige (GR) representing KDA Intake XII Sri Lanka Army officers made a donation of Rs 200000.00 for the construction of KDU war monument. The donation was received with great appreciation by Vice President (Sri Lanka Army) of KDU Alumni association, Brigadier RGU Rajapaksha at his office on 12th July 2022. The officers of Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force from KDA Intake XII are also due to make their contribution soon.

A KDU Alumni Rear Admiral Priyantha Perera RSP & Bar, USP, ndu, psc has been appointed as the 33rd Chief of Staff Sri Lanka Navy with effect from 09 July 2022. He, who has served as the Commander Northern Naval Area and as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy before he took office as Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy on 9th July 2022, also he has held many key appointments in the Navy.

Major General Anil Samarasiri, the former General Officer Commanding of the 65 Division on the verge of his retirement from the Army, having served more than 34 years in an exemplary manner as a dedicated War Hero was invited to the office of the Commander of the Army, together with his family members on Wednesday (6) where his committed service was hailed by the Army Chief.

Faculty of Graduate Studies of Kotelawala Defence University commenced nine (09) Master’s Degree Programmes namely MSc in Management, MBA in Logistics Management, Master of Laws in International Law, Master of Laws in Business Law, Master of Laws in Public Law, MSc in Strategic Studies and International Relations, MSc in Civil and Structural Engineering, MSc in Electrical Engineering and MSc in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Programmes for the year 2022, on 21st April 2022, at t

With the blessings and contribution of KDU Alumni members, construction work of War Monument at KDU is in progress. The initial ground preparation and micro pilling work have been completed in accordance with the Project Plan. It is planned to complete the construction work of KDU War Monument before end of March 2022.

Annual General Meeting for year 2021 of KDU Alumni Association was held on 26th November 2021 at Faculty of Graduate Studies Auditorium, KDU with the participation of Vice Chancellor, KDU Major General Milinda Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil (Ind). The AGM was conducted maintaining covid-19 health guidelines and the physical participation was restricted to limited number and rest joined online.

As an initial step to re-activate the KDU alumni, second meeting was held on 31st March 2021 at the Conference Hall – Faculty of Graduate Studies, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University with the participation of the Officers from Tri Services who are currently employed at KDU and UH KDU. The meeting was chaired by Brig R G U Rajapakshe RSP psc, the Dean Faculty of Graduate Studies, KDU and the Actg President of KDU Alumni. Future progress of the KDU Alumni was discussed during the meet

Construction of KDU War Memorial is presently underway with the generous contribution of KDU alumni members of tri forces. The proposed monument will be constructed in front of the parade ground and presently, site preparation is in progress. Construction of the monument at a minimal cost is being undertaken by BPP Engineering (Pvt) Ltd, owned by Mr. Gratian Fernando (Retd. Lieutenant – SLN) who is a product of KDA 5th intake.

Cmde (E) MCP Dissanayake USP psc, who is a proud product of 10th KDA intake, won the award for the best paper presentation at 14th International Research Conference which was held at KDU, on 10th September 2021. The study focus was on Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Aetiology in Sri Lanka: An Implication of Optimizing Recovery Ratio of Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Plant

An interim meeting to coordinate matters to hold an Alumni Annual General Meeting was held on 20th April 2021 at Faculty of Graduate Studies from 1700 hrs onwards, with the presence of Alumni members from Intake 01 to Intake 10. Over 80 retired and serving officers from tri services graced the event. The meeting was chaired by Brigadier R G U Rajapakshe RSP psc, BSc (DS) KDA, MSc (DS) Kelaniya, MASS (NDU) Washington DC, the Acting President of KDU Alumni Association.