COMMANDER OF THE SRI LANKA ARMY ADDRESSES PARTICIPANTS OF COURSE NUMBER 05

News | October 23, 2026

By NDC

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne RSP VSV USP nps psc, addressed the participants of NS&SS Course Number 05 on 23^rd October 2026. Upon arrival, the Commander was welcomed by the Commandant, and had a call-on prior to the address.

During his speech, Commander of the Army elaborated on the strategic role of the Sri Lanka Army in safeguarding national security, ensuring territorial integrity, and assistance to nation-building tasks. He further explained contemporary threats, the effective use of modern technology to overcome them, and preparedness for future challenges.

The event concluded with an informal interaction between the Course Participants and the Commander of the Army.