India Donates Military Equipment Worth US$5.5 Million to Sri Lanka

18-Jun-2026

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India has donated military equipment worth US$5.5 million to the Sri Lankan Army in response to an urgent request from the government.

The equipment was supplied free of charge from the operational reserves of the Indian Army and delivered within one month through the Indian naval vessel INS Sharada.

The official handover ceremony took place at the Ministry of Defence in Battaramulla on June 17, attended by Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) and Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo.

The Indian High Commission said the donation reflects the close friendship and cooperation between the two countries and aligns with India's "Neighbourhood First" policy and regional security initiatives.