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  • Student Officers Trace the Footsteps of Sri Lanka’s Glorious Past

    09th October 2025 11:58:24 Hours

    Student Officers of Junior Staff Course (JSC) 30 of the Army War College stepped beyond the classroom on 6 October for ‘Exercise History Watch’, a focused heritage tour aimed at discovering the rich cultural and historical landmarks in the region surrounding the Army War College.

  • A DIRECTING STAFF OF THE ARMY WAR COLLEGE WINS HONORS AT INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE

    09th October 2025 11:51:56 Hours

    Major Dinusha Jayasekara psc Isc, currently serving at the Army War College as DS, accomplished an excellent achievement by winning the Best Research Paper Award in the National Security category during Technical Session V at the 18th International Research Conference conducted by General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.

  • THE NEW DEPUTY COMMANDANT ARMY WAR COLLEGE ASSUMES DUTIES

    22nd September 2025 18:01:51 Hours

    Brigadier P P C Perera psc assumed duties as the Deputy Commandant of the Army War College, Buttala on 03rd September 2025 during a brief ceremony.

  • NEWLY APPOINTED DIRECTING STAFF JOIN ARMY WAR COLLEGE

    22nd September 2025 17:51:20 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 P S Subath Sanjeewa RSP nps psc, the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army War College Buttala. The Army War College badges are a distinguished emblem, representing the officers' affiliation with the premier institution and their expertise in military strategy and leadership.

  • SRI LANKA ARMY WAR COLLEGE COMMENCES THIRD TRIMESTER COURSES, STRENGTHENING FUTURE MILITARY LEADERSHIP

    22nd September 2025 17:26:13 Hours

    The Sri Lanka Army War College (SLAWC) proudly announces the commencement of the third trimester for its Senior Command Course (SCC) 15, Junior Command Course (JCC) 34, and Junior Staff Course (JSC) 30. The opening address was delivered by Major General P S Subath Sanjeewa RSP nps psc, the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army War College, emphasizing excellence in leadership, unwavering professionalism, and the importance of holistic education.

  • ARMY WAR COLLEGE HOLDS ELEGANT GRADUATION CEREMONY 2025/2

    23rd August 2025 20:18:53 Hours

    The Army War College (AWC) Buttala conducted the Graduation Ceremony for the second trimester of 2025, with elegance on the 22 August 2025 at the AWC Auditorium. A total number of 125 officers upon successful completion of respective courses, namely as Senior Command Course No. 14 (SCC14), Junior Command Course No. 33 (JCC33) and Junior Staff Course No. 29 (JSC29) graduated during the ceremony and Major General P S Subath Sanjeewa RSP nps psc, the Commandant AWC who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, endorsed the register of graduates that stands testimony to their achievements.

  • Commandant of Army War College Instills Future Leaders on Navigating Challenges and Achieving Operational Efficiency

    20th August 2025 08:48:16 Hours

    The Commandant of the Army War College, Major General P S Subath Sanjeewa RSP nps psc, delivered an inspiring and thought-provoking lecture to student officers of Senior Command Course 14, Junior Command Course 33, and Junior Staff Course 29 on 15 August 2025 at the Army War College premises. The session also included the participation of four international student officers representing Australia, Bangladesh, Maldives, and Pakistan, along with faculty members and the permanent staff.

  • Australian Defence Adviser Visits Army War College at Buttala

    13th August 2025 20:35:12 Hours

    On 12 August 2025, Colonel Amanda Johnston, CSC & Bar, Defence Adviser to the Australian High Commission, and Major Christopher Fowler, Assistant Defence Adviser visited the Army War College at Buttala. The Deputy Commandant, representing the Commandant, warmly welcomed them along with Senior Instructors of the Junior Command and Junior Staff Wings.

  • SENIOR COMMAND COURSE NO 14 CONCLUDES TRINCOMALEE VISIT WITH COMPREHENSIVE MILITARY EXPOSURE AND HISTORICAL STUDIES

    08th August 2025 17:52:34 Hours

    The Senior Command Course 14 recently concluded a significant visit to Trincomalee, marking a milestone in the professional development of Sri Lanka’s emerging military leaders. The visit encompassed a series of enriching activities, including Exercise Secure Nest, study tours to premier military institutions such as the Naval and Maritime Academy and the Air Force Academy, as well as visits to the 1st Marine Battalion and SLNS Vidura at Sampur.

  • HASH RUN OF ARMY WAR COLLEGE WRAPPED UP IN A CONVIVIAL ATMOSPHERE

    08th August 2025 09:32:32 Hours

    The Army War College (AWC) conducted its second ‘Hash Run’ of the year 2025 on 2 August 2025. The event, associated with a mixture of athleticism and sociability, aimed to enhance physical strength and foster camaraderie among student officers of Senior Command Course 14, Junior Command Course 33, and Junior Staff Course 29.