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29th January 2026 14:36:38 Hours
Dr. Sanath De Silva, Head of the Department of Strategic Studies at Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, delivered a captivating speech on ‘Modern Warfare Challenges and Opportunities’ at the Diners’ Club session of Army War College Buttala held on 22 January 2026. The event, attended by 146 Student Officers along with officers from the Sister Services and Foreign Officers from Bangladesh and Pakistan. The Commandant, together with all Faculty and Permanent Staff of the Army War College provided a platform for Dr. De Silva to share his expertise on the evolving nature of warfare in today’s complex security environment.
25th January 2026 12:46:17 Hours
Major General MWS Millagala RWP RSP USP hdmc psc, General Officer Commanding of 59 Division, delivered a lecture on ‘Military Leadership’ at the Army War College (AWC) Buttala on 13 January 2026. The lecture, titled ‘Leadership Theories & Principles’, is a mandatory component of the course curriculum, and was attended by 146 Student Officers from the Senior Command Course 16 and Junior Command Course 35.
14th January 2026 13:24:37 Hours
In a brief formality held at the Sri Lanka Army War College in Buttala, a group of officers were formally invested with the esteemed Army War College badges by Major General DKRN Silva RSP USP psc, the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army War College, recognizing them as Directing Staff (DS).
14th January 2026 12:43:57 Hours
Chief of The Army Staff of India, General Upendra Dwivedi PVSM AVSM, laid the foundation stone for the India-Sri Lanka Friendship Sports Complex at the Sri Lanka Army War College, Buttala on 08 January 2026. This historic event was made possible by the invitation of Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc, Commander of the Army, underscoring the strong bilateral defence cooperation between two countries.
07th January 2026 20:33:57 Hours
The Sri Lanka Army War College proudly commenced the First Trimester of 2026 with the inauguration of the Senior Command Course (SCC) 16 and Junior Command Course (JCC) 35, reaffirming its commitment to developing capable and forward-looking military leaders.
05th January 2026 18:44:41 Hours
Major General D K R N Silva RSP USP psc formally assumed duties as the 8th Commandant of the Army War College (AWC), Buttala, on 05 January 2026, during a brief yet dignified ceremonial event.
05th January 2026 09:37:16 Hours
Major General P S Subath Sanjeewa RSP nps psc, the 7th Commandant of the Army War College, formally relinquished his duties on 02 January 2026, marking the conclusion of a distinguished tenure marked by significant academic and infrastructural advancements.
05th January 2026 09:32:13 Hours
Major General P S Subath Sanjeewa RSP nps psc, the 7th Commandant of the Army War College, formally relinquished his duties on 02 January 2026, marking the conclusion of a distinguished tenure marked by significant academic and infrastructural advancements.
04th January 2026 23:18:28 Hours
Brigadier KMUP Kalupahana USP psc assumed duties as the Deputy Commandant of the Army War College, Buttala on 26 December 2025 during a brief ceremony.
19th December 2025 10:51:41 Hours
Army War College (AWC), the highest seat of military excellence established for military training for middle grade officers of the Army celebrated its fourth anniversary on 17 December 2025 giving prominence to religious observances.