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27th March 2026 06:16:58 Hours
The Army War College successfully conducted a session of sharing experience on 26 March 2026, focusing on the pivotal theme “Mullaitivu - from Debacle to Victory” The session featured Major General Nandana Udawatta (Retired) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, a highly decorated and seasoned military leader who led the 59 Infantry Division to advance from Welioya sector, fighting through dense jungles in the Mullaitivu area to capture the town of Mullaitivu on 25 January 2009, shared invaluable insights and first-hand experiences on high-intensity battle operations and leadership.
25th March 2026 15:09:45 Hours
Student Officers of the Senior Command Course 16, currently undergoing training at the Army War College, successfully completed a field exercise from 23 to 24 March 2026, further strengthening their operational knowledge in preparation for future command responsibilities
23rd March 2026 19:35:42 Hours
Colonel KS Maddumage RSP USP USACGSC Isc assumed duties as the Chief Instructor of the Army War College on 21 March 2026. He is the sixth Chief Instructor to hold this position since the elevation of the Officer Career Development Centre to the Army War College.
22nd March 2026 16:31:15 Hours
The Senior Command Course 16, currently undergoing training at the Army War College, Buttala, successfully concluded Exercise ‘Eagle Strike’, a comprehensive Counterinsurgency (COIN) exercise conducted from 16 to 21 March 2026. The exercise marked the culmination of the COIN package within the course curriculum.
16th March 2026 16:36:09 Hours
The Army War College proudly conducted its first Hash Run of the year on Saturday 14 March 2026 and over 200 officers representing Senior Command Course 16, Junior Command Course 35, including Student Officers from friendly foreign nations (Bangladesh and Pakistan) and sister servicers together, faculty and permanent staff with their families participated in the event. Major General DKRN Silva RSP USP psc, Commandant Army War College commenced the event with the ceremonial lowering of the Checked Flag.
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.