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  • Transition of Command: 5 Reconnaissance Regiment, Sri Lanka Armoured Corps

    03rd September 2024 19:19:00 Hours

    The 5 Reconnaissance Regiment bid farewell to its 15th Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel A K Gamage psc, in a heartfelt ceremony that underscored his impactful leadership and dedicated service.

  • ASSUMING DUTIES

    20th August 2024 08:33:55 Hours

    Major General K M P S B Kulatunga RSP ndc psc assumed duties as the 54th Military Secretary of the Sri Lanka Army.

  • EMBRACING LEADERSHIP: THE TRANSITION OF COMMAND IN THE 4 ARMOURED REGIMENT

    07th August 2024 08:17:24 Hours

    On 7 August 2024, Lt Col G I D D Dharmaratne RSP USP USACGSC assumed duties as the 20th Commanding Officer of the prestigious 4 Armoured Regiment, Sri Lanka Armoured Corps. The formal military ceremony included a Guard Turnout to welcome the newly appointed Commanding Officer, who officially took over by signing an official document amidst religious observances.

  • AIR FORCE ACADEMY JUNIOR COMMAND & STAFF COURSE VISITS 4 AR

    03rd August 2024 09:01:03 Hours

    On 03 August 2024, the 4 Armoured Regiment hosted the Student Officers of 76th Junior Command and Staff Course of the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy. Visiting 30 student officers were warmly welcomed by the regiment aiming to foster inter-service cooperation while providing an insight into the operations, capabilities and equipment of the 4 Armoured Regiment.

  • 6TH REGIMENT (RFT) SRI LANKA ARMOURED CORPS CELEBRATED ITS 17TH ANNIVERSARY

    02nd August 2024 08:15:23 Hours

    The 6th Regiment (Rft) SLAC celebrated its 17th anniversary with a series of events at the camp premises. The day began with a guard turnout demonstrating military tradition and discipline. The Commanding Officer planted a sapling, symbolizing growth and sustainability, and an all-rank group photo highlighted regiment unity.

  • CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HOUSE FOR A NEEDY FAMILY INITIATED BY 4 ARMOURED REGIMENT

    01st August 2024 15:16:30 Hours

    The foundation laying ceremony to construct a new house for a needy family living in Morawewa, Trincomalee was held in the morning hours on 01 August 2024 amidst religious rituals.

  • NEWLY APPOINTED COMMANDER ARMOURED BRIGADE ASSUMED DUTIES

    22nd July 2024 19:28:45 Hours

    Brigadier A A D P Kulathilaka USP ndc psc, the newly appointed Commander of the Armoured Brigade, assumed his duties on Monday, 22 July 2024, at Headquarters Armoured Brigade - Rock House Camp amidst a simple ceremony.

  • FORMAL MILITARY CEREMONY BIDS FAREWELL TO OUTGOING, MAJOR GENERAL N D K B NIYANGODA RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc

    12th July 2024 17:16:33 Hours

    Sri Lanka Armoured Corps bid farewell to its elite Cavalryman, Major General N D K B Niyangoda RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc on 12 June 2024. The former Adjutant General, Sri Lanka Army and the Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps has received a big salute on his retirement at the end of more than 35 years of active service as the most intellectually iconic feature of the Cavalry Family.

  • ASSUMING DUTIES

    26th June 2024 14:59:27 Hours

    Major General P R Pathirathna USAWC psc assumed duties as the 30th General Officer Commanding of the 52 Infantry Division. Ceremony began in accordance with military traditions and religious blessings at the Division Headquarters, 52 Infantry Division at Mirisuvil on 26 June 2024.

  • CAVALRY OFFICERS’ TRAINING DAY 2ND QUARTER 2024

    10th June 2024 09:56:12 Hours

    Under the guidance of Maj Gen S W M Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc, Commander Security Forces (West) and Colonel Commandant SLAC, an Officers Training Day and a Diners Club sessions were successfully conducted on Monday, 11 June 2024, at the Home of Armour. The event saw active participation from SLAC officers, including those on extra regimental employments, and was coordinated by the Armoured Brigade.