06th October 2024 16:36:26 Hours
On 14 September 2024, twelve young officers took their first step into the proud and prestigious family of professional Gunners as they graduated from the Artillery Young Officers Course 49, conducted from 12 June 2024 to 14 September 2024 at the School of Artillery, Minneriya.
06th October 2024 16:32:27 Hours
Major General K A U Kodithuwakku RSP USP psc IG assumed duties as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 11 Infantry Division on 06 August 2024 at the Division Headquarters in Pallekele, Kandy. The formal ceremony commenced with a review of the Guard Turnout, as an emblematic gesture of taking over the Command. Following that, Major General K A U Kodithuwakku RSP USP psc IG placed is signature on a formal document after a brief religious observance. The event also featured an all-ranks tea, attended by Brigade Commanders, Staff Officers of HQ 11 Division, and Commanding Officers.
06th October 2024 16:27:32 Hours
Upon the initiative and guidance of Commander Security Forces (Central) and Colonel Commandant of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery Major General B K G M L Rodrigo RSP psc IG, the Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery organized a charity project by offering dinner (almsgiving) for the Children reside at Sanhida Pandukalasa Teaching Center (Children's Home) and Shramadana Campaign on 08 September 2024 in accordance with the celebration of 75 Anniversary of Sri Lanka Army.
06th October 2024 16:18:21 Hours
In accordance with the training directive for the year 2024, the School of Artillery successfully commenced the second stage of Artillery deployment and live firing exercise at the Field Firing Range - Tempitiya, from 29 August to 04 September 2024. The artillery equipment fired included 120 mm mortars, 122 mm howitzers, 130 mm guns, 152 mm gun howitzers, and 122 mm (MBRL). Most remarkably, the 122 mm (MBRL) made its grand return, firing for the first time since 2009.
31st July 2024 14:44:49 Hours
Lt Col T M C B Telwadana RSP USP psc IG SLA, assumed duties as the 25th Commanding Officer of 7 Light Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery on 06 July 2024, at Minneriya.
31st July 2024 14:42:31 Hours
Lt Col S P Athuldora Arachchi RSP USP psc IG SLA, assumed duties as the 32nd Commanding Officer of 4th Field Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery on 24 July 2024, at Panagoda.
31st July 2024 14:39:40 Hours
The Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery bid farewell to Brigadier S P Malawarage RSP USP IG on 18 July 2024. Farewell formalities were held in its customary way at the Artillery Regimental Centre, Panagoda.
31st July 2024 14:36:46 Hours
Colonel T G I A Ariyarathne RSP IG took over the office as the new Commander Artillery Brigade on 06 July 2024. In a ceremonial transition, the incoming Commander officially assumed his responsibilities by signing an official document at an auspicious minute, symbolizing the commencement of his tenure as the 25th Commander Artillery Brigade.
29th May 2024 16:25:11 Hours
7x Officers and 160 x Other Ranks of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery elevated to the next ranks coincide with Commemoration of the 15th "Victory Day". 2 x Officers and 28 x Other Ranks adorned with new rank and insignias by the Commandant
29th May 2024 16:04:59 Hours
Breaking a three-year cessation, the School of Artillery successfully recommenced the field firing of 152 mm gun howitzers, 122 mm howitzers, and 120 mm light mortars on 13th, 14th, and 15th May 2024, at the Artillery Field Firing Range, Tempitiya. The exercise included the participation from students of LGSC (OR) FD - 19, Gun Nos' 1 Course (Non-Tradesmen) - FD 392, TA Course - 480, OPO/OPA - 02, and TA Trade Test Course 2024/1. Senior Officers, Young Officers, and Other Ranks from all artillery units also attended the event. This exercise provided a golden opportunity for all gunners to gain live experience and enhance their gunnery knowledge at both Gun End duties and Observation Post.
