Pre Anuradhapura period to the Transitional period
The first military engagements in Sri Lankan history were marked by the advent of കൂടുതൽ കാണുക

As of present, the bulk of the Sri Lankan Army is deployed for domestic defensive and combat operations, while a sizable foreign … കൂടുതൽ കാണുക

At the formation of the Ceylon Army in 1949, the need to train a standing army was felt strongly since the Ceylon Defence Force … കൂടുതൽ കാണുക

In the 1980s, the army expanded its range of weapons from the original stock of World War II-era British Lee–Enfield rifles,
To … കൂടുതൽ കാണുക

Ceylon Volunteers
On 1 April 1881 by a proclamation issued by the Governor of Ceylon, a Volunteer Force was raised in Ceylon. It was designated the Ceylon Light Infantry Volunteers കൂടുതൽ കാണുക

The professional head of the army is the Commander of the Army. He is assisted by the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army
Administrative കൂടുതൽ കാണുക

As of 2024 the Sri Lanka Army had 150,000 personnel. In 2023 the army had 200,783 personnel and the number was reduced … കൂടുതൽ കാണുക