30th March 2021 13:06:56 Hours
It has been a long due requirement to have proper Gun Sheds to provide adequate shelter and protection in order to preserve Artillery guns which were the main strength behind the victorious SL Army. Having identified the core requirement, Colonel Commandant prioritize his plans after assume office and one of his main concerns were given to construct and/or renovate Gun Sheds at all artillery regiments, possess Guns and/or MBRLs. Working in line with the vision of Colonel Commandant, Commander Artillery Brigade formulate and execute a prompt plan to meet the requirement.
30th March 2021 13:02:51 Hours
Major General KTADS Kolambathantri RWP RSP USP psc IG, assumed Office as the 48th Military Secretary of Sri Lanka Army on 05 February 2021 at the Army Headquarters.
30th March 2021 12:58:45 Hours
The Artillery inter unit Kabaddi Training Programme and Tournament - 2021, organized by the 8th Medium Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery, held during 05 - 07 February 2021 at Indoor Stadium, Kilinochchi. Lt Col WSAB Dharmaratne RSP USP psc IG, the Commanding Officer, 8th Medium Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery graced the certificate awarding ceremony as the Chief Guest.
30th March 2021 12:55:59 Hours
Two Senior Gunner Officers, elevated to the rank of Major General coinciding with Sri Lanka's 73rd National Independence Day had the privilege of receiving their new rank insignia from General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army during an audience, at the Commander's office at the Army Headquarters.
15th March 2021 15:12:11 Hours
5th Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery has a proud history of forty-one years. Initially, the Regiment was employed in inherent Artillery duties but later had to perform Infantry Role. Due to this, nearly 350 men were unable to attend the compulsory Artillery Post Depot Course. To rectify this long pending matter, Colonel Commandant directed the Commander Artillery Brigade to see the possibility of conducting courses at the premises of 5(V) SLA SEENAPURA. Effort taken by the Commander Artillery Brigade became a success and 5(V) SLA marked another historic milestone. They were given 3x122 mm Guns to start training. Commandant School of Artillery graced the Inauguration and opening address as the Chief Guest and commenced the training on 3rd March 2021.
22nd January 2021 09:27:17 Hours
22nd January 2021 09:21:51 Hours
The Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery bid a farewell to Major General AS Hewawitharana RSP USP ndc IG, on 20 January 2021 at his retirement from the Regular Force of the Sri Lanka Army after serving more than 34 years and the Ceremony was held at Regimental Headquarters, Panagoda.
22nd January 2021 09:14:50 Hours
The Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery presented military honours and warm greetings to the newly promoted Major Generals, Major General MP Lamahewa USP, Major General DMAP Dissanayake RWP RSP USP ndu IG and Major General MP Karunaratne IG, during a formal ceremony held on 19 January 2021 at the Regimental Headquarters, Panagoda.
22nd January 2021 09:10:46 Hours
Brigadier HGPM Kariyawasam RSP psc IG assumed duties as the 26th Centre Commandant of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery on 18th January 2021 at the Regimental Headquarters, Panagoda.
15th January 2021 11:47:58 Hours
Commander Artillery Brigade, Brigadier CS Munasinghe WWV RWP RSP USP psc IG paid a visit to 5(V) Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery on 09 January 2021.
