Commander of the Army Shavendra Silva has been appointed as the Acting Chief of Defence Staff in addition to his present office with effect from 1 January 2020.
The appointment has been made by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Admiral Ravindra C Gunaratne Chief of Defence Staff retired from service on 31 December 2019.Army Chief to serve as Act. Chief of Defence Staff
31 Dec 2019
Army Chief to serve as Act. Chief of Defence Staff
31 Dec 2019
Commander of the Army Shavendra Silva has been appointed as the Acting Chief of Defence Staff in addition to his present office with effect from 1 January 2020.
The appointment has been made by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Admiral Ravindra C Gunaratne Chief of Defence Staff retired from service on 31 December 2019.