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09th March 2026 11:01:22 Hours
In a significant move to enhance the strategic foresight of its future leaders, the Army War College (AWC) conducted a seminar titled "The Dynamics of Extremism, Violent Extremism and Their Implications on National Security." This event served as a key academic engagement for the Student Officers of the first Trimester of 2026.
06th March 2026 16:16:52 Hours
The Army War College (AWC) has successfully conducted Exercise Wipe Off, a key field training exercise in the academic calendar of Junior Command Course (JCC) 35, achieving its main objectives starting from 28 February 2026 to 4 March 2026. This Exercise strengthens the efforts of AWC to equip middle grade Officers with the practical application of knowledge and skills necessary for effective command and staff responsibilities.
05th March 2026 06:52:08 Hours
Student Officers from the Senior Command Course 16 (SCC 16), comprising 51 Student Officers, and Junior Command Course 35 (JCC 35), comprising 91 Student Officers currently undergoing training at the Army War College (AWC) Buttala, embarked on an educational study visit to the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA), Diyatalawa on 26 February 2026. The visit was organised as part of the course curriculum to enhance and refresh knowledge related to key military drills and procedures of the Sri Lanka Army.
27th February 2026 09:24:15 Hours
The Army War College, Buttala, successfully convened its 3rd Board of Management meeting on 25 February 2026, presided over by Maj Gen DKSK Dolage USP nps psc, Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, and deliberated on pivotal aspects of infrastructure development and modernization of teaching and learning processes, paving the way for enhanced operational efficacy.
27th February 2026 09:03:41 Hours
The Army War College Cricket Tournament conducted during the First Trimester of the year 2026, was a thrilling event that showcased the talents and sportsmanship, camaraderie and event planning skills where a series of 13 matches were played among 14 teams and concluded on 14 February 2026 at the college playground. The matches were scheduled in evenings allowing both players and spectators to actively participate without disturbing the training schedules.
14th February 2026 18:28:42 Hours
The Student Officers of Senior Command Course (SCC) 16, the potential future Commanding Officers of the Sri Lanka Army, successfully concluded their scheduled study tour to Colombo on 10 February 2026. This visit facilitated first-hand exposure to the Directorate of Operations, the Directorate of Military Intelligence, and the Directorate of Personnel Administration at Army Headquarters, Battaramulla, followed by an industrial visit to Bodyline (Pvt) Ltd, Horana.
04th February 2026 10:24:10 Hours
The Student Officers of Senior Command Course (SCC) 16, conducted by the Army War College, successfully completed Exercise GREAT WALL from 24 to 30 January 2026, a major exercise in their academic calendar.
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).