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News Date : 30/09/2025

THE 18TH INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE – 2025 AT GENERAL SIR JOHN KOTELAWALA DEFENCE UNIVERSITY SEPTEMBER - 01 OCTOBER 2025
Keynote Speakers The 18th International Research Conference – 2025 at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University will host distinguished keynote speakers recognized for their expertise across diverse disciplines. Their presentations will offer valuable perspectives on promoting interdisciplinary collaboration to foster global resilience and sustainable development. "Bridging Frontiers : Interdisciplinary Research for Sus...

News Date : 21/07/2025

KDU ALUMNI IN AUSTRALIA CELEBRATE LEGACY WITH FIRST-EVER MUSICAL NIGHT IN MELBOURNE
The KDU Alumni Association Australian Chapter proudly hosted its first-ever Alumni Musical Night in Melbourne, Australia, marking a joyful and historic gathering for graduates of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Sri Lanka. The event was a full house, with over 230 KDU graduates and well wishers in attendance. Many Alumni travelled from all corners of Australia, including Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia...

News Date : 04/04/2025

AIR VICE MARSHAL DESHAPRIYA SILVA WAS APPOINTED AS THE DIRECTOR GENERAL AIR OPERATIONS OF THE SRI LANKA AIR FORCE
Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva was appointed as the Director General Air Operations of the Sri Lanka Air Force, with effect from 04th April 2025. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva at the Air Force Headquarters and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed Director General Air Operations. Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva...

News Date : 04/04/2025

THE 128TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF GENERAL SIR JOHN LIONEL KOTELAWALA
The 128th birth anniversary of General Sir John Lionel Kotelawala, the third Prime Minister of Independent Sri Lanka and the patron of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, was commemorated on 04 April 2025. The ceremony took place at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, with Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, Commander of the Air Force, serving as the Chief Guest. The event began with a solemn floral tribute at the statue...

News Date : 04/04/2025

REAR ADMIRAL ROHAN JOSEPH ASSUMES DUTIES AS FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING NAVAL FLEET
Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph, appointed as Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet (FOCNF), assumed duties at the office of FOCNF in the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee on 04 Apr 25. He joined the Sri Lanka Navy as an Officer Cadet of the 12th Intake of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana. Upon his arrival, the incoming FOCNF was received in compliance with time-honoured naval traditions. His predecessor, Rear Admiral Indika De Silv...

News Date : 03/04/2025

NAVY BIDS ADIEU TO REAR ADMIRAL THUSHARA KARUNATUNGA
The Sri Lanka Navy on 03 Apr 25 bade farewell to Rear Admiral Thushara Karunatunga, who relinquished his duties after 33 years of service in the Sri Lanka Navy. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, along with the Board of Management of the Sri Lanka Navy, extended best wishes to the retiring senior officer, who is celebrating his 55th birthday on 03 Apr 25. Rear Admiral Karunatunga was accorded a Guard of Honour in accordanc...

News Date : 02/04/2025

AIR VICE MARSHAL MANOAJ KEPPETIPOLA WAS APPOINTED AS THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE SRI LANKA AIR FORCE
Air Vice Marshal Manoaj Keppetipola was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from 02nd April 2025. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Manoaj Keppetipola at the Air Force Headquarters and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed Deputy Chief of Staff. Air Vice Marshal Keppetipola joined the Sri Lanka Ai...

News Date : 01/04/2025

DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CENTER FOR DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMODORE JANAKA GUNASEELA CALLS ON THE COMMANDER OF THE AIR FORCE
The Director General of Center for Defence Research and Development in the Ministry of Defence, Commodore Janaka Gunaseela called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe at Air Force Headquarters on 01 April 2025. Commodore Janaka Gunaseela joined the Sri Lanka Air Force as an Officer Cadet of the 8th Intake of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana. Following discussions on future research and devel...

News Date : 31/03/2025

REAR ADMIRAL JAGATH KUMARA ASSUMED COMMAND OF NORTHERN NAVAL COMMAND
Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara, who was newly appointed as Commander Northern Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters on 31 Mar 25. Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya joined the Sri Lanka Navy as an Officer Cadet of the 10th Intake of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana. The incoming Commander was received at the Northern Naval Command in compliance with naval traditions. Thereafter, Rear Admiral Thushara Kar...

News Date : 25/03/2025

GROUP CAPTAIN LS JAYAWEERA TOOK OVER THE COMMAND AT NO 02 SUPPLY & MAINTENANCE DEPOT
The Change of Command at No. 02 Supply & Maintenance Depot (S&MD) at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda took place on 25 March 2025. The traditional handing over-taking over parade was conducted at the Depot Parade Square, where the Acting Commanding Officer, Wing Commander WP Gunawardhana, handed over the command to Group Captain LS Jayaweera USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), B Com (Def Stu) Hons, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), MIM (SL), MISMM, psc, XF. Group C...

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