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  • FELICITATION TO NEWLY PROMOTED MAJOR GENERALS

    31st December 2025 15:00:00 Hours

    The Sri Lanka Armoured Corps held a dignified felicitation ceremony on 31 December 2025 to honour its newly promoted Major Generals. Major General D K R N Silva RSP USP psc was honored as the 49th Major General of the Corps, while Major General K G M N Senevirathne USP was honored as the 50th Major General of the Corps. In keeping with the proud traditions of the Corps, both senior officers were accorded a Guard Turnout followed by a ceremonial Guard of Honour, reflecting the esteem in which they are held and their distinguished service to the Army and the nation.

  • REGIMENTAL CENTRE MARKS THE APPOINTMENT OF NEW CENTRE COMMANDANT

    11th December 2025 15:00:00 Hours

    Brigadier S J Samarasinghe psc officially assumed duties as the Centre Commandant of the Regimental Centre, Sri Lanka Armoured Corps, on 11 December 2025. The programme commenced with a Guard Turnout, followed by the formal taking over of duties at the Centre Commandant’s Office amidst religious blessings. To mark this significant occasion, a tree sapling was also planted within the camp premises, symbolizing growth and continuity.

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  • 29TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF 6 (RFT) SLAC

    04th December 2025 10:05:11 Hours

    The 6 (Rft) Regiment Sri Lanka Armoured Corps proudly celebrated its 29th Anniversary with a series of dignified ceremonial events at its Morawewa camp premises. The day commenced with a Guard Turnout, followed by tree planting by the Commanding Officer, a troops address and an All-Ranks lunch, fostering camaraderie and regimental spirit among officers and troops

  • SLAC-SVB CONDUCTS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDING CEREMONY AND TIMELY MOTIVATIONAL LECTURE

    22nd November 2025 14:19:10 Hours

    Under the guidance of Mrs. Sumangali Pathiravithana, Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps Seva Vanitha Branch (SLAC-SVB), a Scholarship Awarding Ceremony was successfully held on 22 November 2025 at the Regimental Centre, SLAC. The event highlighted the branch’s continued commitment to the welfare and educational advancement of children.

  • SRI LANKA ARMOURED CORPS FAREWELLS MAJOR GENERAL M W A R C WIJESURIYA RSP USP ndc UPON RETIREMENT

    18th November 2025 23:17:20 Hours

    The Sri Lanka Armoured Corps formally bade farewell to Major General M W A R C Wijesuriya RSP USP ndc, who retired from active service on 18 November 2025 after a notable period of distinguished service. The ceremony, held at the Home of Armour, commenced with a Guard Turnout followed by a Guard of Honour in keeping with military tradition.

  • SVB-SLAC VISITS MIHINDU SETH MEDURA

    01st November 2025 22:48:14 Hours

    Under the guidance of the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps Seva Vanitha Branch (SLAC-SVB), Mrs. Sumangali Pathiravithana, members of the SLAC-SVB visited the war heroes residing at Mihindu Seth Medura, Aththidiya, on 1 November 2025.

  • NEWLY PROMOTED MAJOR GENERAL A A D P KULATHILAKA USP ndc psc HONOURED AT FELICITATION CEREMONY

    22nd October 2025 15:15:14 Hours

    A felicitation ceremony was held on 22 October 2025 to honour the promotion of Major General A A D P Kulathilaka USP ndc psc to the prestigious two star rank in the Sri Lanka Army.

  • SVB-SLAC CONDUCTS CHILDREN’S DAY EVENT

    05th October 2025 21:28:14 Hours

    In commemoration of World Children’s Day, on 05th October 2025, under the guidance of Mrs. Sumangali Pathiravithana, Chairperson of SVB-SLAC, successfully organized a special Children’s Day Program at Rock House Camp.

  • LT COL P S LIYANAGE RSP USP ASSUMED COMMAND OF 4 ARMOURED REGIMENT

    29th September 2025 22:56:34 Hours

    Lieutenant Colonel P S Liyanage RSP USP assumed duties as the 21 st Commanding Officer of the 4 Armoured Regiment on 29 September 2025 at Clappenberg Camp. The ceremony included a Guard Turnout, Wreath Laying to honour fallen heroes, and the official assumption of duties. He then addressing all ranks, emphasised the need of upholding professionalism, discipline, and regimental traditions. The event concluded with an All Ranks Tea.

  • MAJOR GENERAL Y BALARATHNARAJAH VSV USP ndc COMBAT ENDURANCE TRAINING COMPETITION - 2025 SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED AT THE ARMOURED CORPS TRAINING CENTRE, KALATTEWA

    28th September 2025 22:48:14 Hours

    The Major General Y Balarathnarajah VSV USP ndc Combat Endurance Training Competition - 2025, organized by the Armoured Corps Training Centre under the guidence of the Colonel Commandant, Sri Lanka Armoured Corps, was held from 26 - 28 September 2025 at Kalattewa Battle Obstacle Belt.