armée Sri-lankaise / Sri Lanka Armed Forces

Merci pour le topic et les photos Famas, l'armée srilankaise a prouvé qu'elle mérite le respect

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La Russie accordera un crédit au Sri Lanka pour l'achat d'hélicoptères militaires

COLOMBO, 15 mai - RIA Novosti. Le Sri Lanka a commandé un lot d'hélicoptères de transport militaire et d'autres armements en Russie qui lui accordera un crédit à cette fin, a annoncé vendredi à Colombo le secrétaire d'État sri-lankais à la Défense Gotabhaya Rajapaksa.
"J'ai réussi à obtenir un crédit pour le compte du ministère de la Défense qui souhaite acheter des équipements militaires, avant tout des hélicoptères pour notre Armée de l'air, ainsi que d'autres armements", a indiqué le secrétaire dans une interview à RIA Novosti.
"Nous avons déjà commandé ces hélicoptères", a-t-il rapporté sans toutefois préciser le montant du contrat et le nombre des hélicoptères.
Le Sri Lanka entend acheter avant tout des hélicoptères de transport de troupes. "Nous en aurons besoin dans l'avenir. Nous exploitons déjà de tels hélicoptères - Mi-17, Mi-24 et nous voulons en avoir davantage", a dit M.Rajapaksa.
Le Sri Lanka souhaite également former ses officiers en Russie. "J'ai visité plusieurs écoles militaires russes que je trouve très professionnelles. La formation des militaires est aussi très importante et utile", a-t-il poursuivi.
Les militaires sri lankais sont prêts à échanger leur expérience avec l'armée russe, selon le responsable. Les forces armées des deux pays pourraient également coopérer dans le déminage des territoires dans le nord du Sri Lanka. "Nous avons demandé une assistance à la Russie dans ce domaine", a conclu M.Rajapaksa.

http://fr.rian.ru/world/20090515/121599132.html

Déjà posté dans commerce d'armement Iznassen Les textes doivent être mis en citation. Je l'ai fait pour toi

c'est une petite armée avec peu de matériel, leur point fort c'est leur expérience dans la guerre asymétrique et la lutte contre les guérillas...

Samyadams a écrit:

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merci ..

ils se sont bien preparés durant la pause,article de 2007

Deux appareils de la dite LTTE Air Force, dont l'un est abattu par la DCA Sri Lankaise durant une de leur attaque aérienne contre des installations civiles :

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Sri Lankan Navy Participates in Joint Military Exercise

The Sri Lankan Navy is taking part in a nine-day joint military exercise, Cormorant Strike, which began on 21 November 2010.
The exercise provides an opportunity for different elements of the navy to practise amphibious operations and enhance skills.
The navy is engaged in landing troops and war materials from the sea and special operations conducted by the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) along with special forces of the Sri Lankan Army.
The naval exercise will include embarkation and disembarkation of troops and war materials to the naval ships, movement to the objective area through sea under war situation, amphibious assault and landing in enemy territory.
A landing ship tank (LST), a landing craft utility (LCU), two fast gun boats (FGBs), five fast attack craft (FACs), 23 high-speed Arrow boats and several water jet-type craft will be representing the navy.

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Sri Lanka Navy Acquires Fast Attack Craft













The Sri Lankan Navy is to acquire six fast attack craft to protect its exclusive economic zone.
Navy commander Vice-Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe confirmed that four craft had already been delivered, with to more expected in January 2011.
"We now need bigger vessels as our focus shifts to protecting the country's economic wealth in the oceans," Samarasinghe said.
The vessels have been acquired from Israel and are capable of going further out to sea than the country's previous craft.
Israel has been one of the key suppliers of arms, technology and expertise to Sri Lanka in its war against the Tamil Tiger separatists, according to Lanka Business Online.

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Kfir Jets destroyed LTTE 130mm artillery piece in Mullaittivu - March 31, 2009

un pays qui a su imposer le respect,par une politique d´achats d´armes bien reflechie,a bas couts,pour ecraser le residu de resistance qui restait au nord,malgrés l´agacement de certaines puissances qui voulaient voir le conflit durer..

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Two Air Force Kafir jets crash, one pilot killed





Two Air Force Kafir jets crashed during a rehearsal at Yakkala today morning killing one of the pilots, an Air Force official said.
Initial reports said that both pilots had ejected themselves and escaped, but later the air force confirmed one of them was killed. Flight Lt M. Perera had been killed while Sq Leader Vajira Jayakody had escaped.
Mr Jayampathi Gamage who visited the scene soon after the accident said at least 12 houses had been damaged by the crash and trees within an area of about 800 metre radius had been damaged.
"There was a school nearby, but no damage has been caused. Parents were rushing to get the children from the school", he said.
He said the crash had occurred at the Nelligahamula junction on the 231 bus route and a part of the wing was fallen on the main road.
"It is was lucky that no persons on the ground had been killed or severely injured in the crash. But there are many coconut trees whcih have been damaged", he said.
The rehearsal was for the 60th anniversary of the air force which is being marked on Wednesday with fly-past aerobatics and a skydiving display. President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been invited as the chief guest for the event at the Ratmalana air base.
The President visited the scene of the crash a short while back, a spokesman for the President’s office said.

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SLAF Develops Indigenous UAV

Sri Lanka has developed its own unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which is being tested by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), former Chief of Defence Staff and Air Force Commander Roshan Goonetileke has said.
SLAF will demonstrate the UAV after testing a new engine for it.
"In the 1980s we developed an indigenous aircraft, a small one and we tested it and flew it. Now it's in the Ratmalana Air Force Museum. We soon plan to build a medium-range aircraft by using our own resources as well," Goonetileke said.
He also said the SLAF was planning to upgrade its air-to-air capabilities in the near future, and was identifying areas that need improvement.
"We have to purchase new aircraft as well since we have to phase out old aircraft. We have to train pilots properly to meet high standards of future aircraft," he added.

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SLAF to Acquire Two New Bell-412 Helicopters




The Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) is to purchase two new Bell-412 helicopters, Sri Lankan defence sources have said.

Three SLAF senior officials are in Texas, US, to discuss the preliminary work of the acquisition.

LankaPage also reported that the SLAF is in need of the helicopters as some of the service's existing helicopters are encountering technical problems.

The Bell 412 is a utility / VIP transport helicopter which was initially introduced to the air force in 1985.

The SLAF operates eight Bell 412 helicopters in its fleet.

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Sri Lankan Army appoints new military spokesman

Sri Lanka Army yesterday (10 Aug) appointed Brigadier H. A. Nihal Hapuarachchi of Sri Lanka Army Corps of Engineers as the Military Spokesman and also as the Director of Media at Army Headquarters.

He joined the Sri Lankan Army in 1982, since then Brigadier Hapuarachchi has held several Command and Staff appointments.

Brigadier Hapuarachchi has been serving as Brigadier Coordinating of the Sapugaskanda Defence Services Command and Staff College before taking up his new appointment at Army Headquarters yesterday.

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Sri Lanka Air Force takes delivery of MA 60 aircraft










The Sri Lanka Air Force took delivery of two MA 60 passenger aircraft from China today (September 30, 2011).

The aircraft became part of the Air Force inventory in a simple brief ceremony held at the SLAF Base Ratmalana, presided over by Wang Jian Feng, First Secretary of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama.

First Secretary of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka Wang Jian Ferg and Air Force Commander Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama celebrating the handing over of the two aircraft.

The MA 60 is a twin engine turboprop aircraft which has a seating capacity for 56 passengers.

Both aircraft which have been inducted to the SLAF are civil registered and will contribute towards aviation growth in Sri Lanka.

These aircraft will be operated by ‘Helitours’, the SLAF’s commercial arm and will offer a superior service with enhanced comfort on domestic flights.

In addition, the SLAF’s Helitours is also exploring the possibility of expanding the area of operation of these aircraft to regional destinations as well.

Being no stranger to flying overseas, the SLAF is confident that these aircraft will be put to good use in meeting the ever growing needs for air travel in the region.

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Bell Helicopter Delivers to Sri Lanka Air Force


FORT WORTH, TEXAS (December 1, 2011) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it delivered two Bell 412s to the Sri Lanka Air Force during a ceremony at its facility in Piney Flats, Tennessee.

"We've had a strong partnership with the Sri Lanka Air Force for more than 40 years," said Larry D. Roberts, senior vice president for Bell Helicopter's Commercial Business. "This is a great day for Bell Helicopter as we continue to celebrate this relationship," he said.

Attending the ceremony and accepting the keys to the new Bell 412s was Air Marshall Abeywickrema representing the Sri Lanka Air Force.

"The Bell 412 is highly reliable and a capable product for our mission needs," said Sri Lanka Air Force's Commander Air Marshall HD Abeywickrema. "Dependable Bell products and the customer support and service we’ve received over the years are what we value. We look forward to continuing that relationship in the months and years to come," he said.

The Sri Lanka military operates a large fleet of helicopters in Sri Lanka with the majority of them being Bell Helicopter products.

Click on the download links below to access high-resolution images from the ceremony at Bell Helicopter's facility in Piney Flats, Tennessee:

(L to R) Larry D. Roberts, senior vice president for Bell Helicopter’s Commercial Business, Sri Lanka Air Force’s Commander Air Marshall HD Abeywickrema, and Sri Lanka Ambassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya in front of one of two Bell 412s delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force at the Bell Helicopter facility in Piney Flats, Tennessee.

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Sri Lankan Air Force Hind attack helicopters fly in formation during a Victory Day parade in Colombo on May 19, 2012.









Sri Lankan Army tanks proceed as they take part during a Victory Day parade in Colombo on May 19, 2012.

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Sri Lanka Air force orders more Mi – 17 helicopters – report


SLAF to get more Mi-17 helicopters

Sri Lankan Air force has ordered 14 Mi-17 helicopters from Russia’s state run Rosoboronexport, a media report said.

The report says this is part of a US$ 300 million, 10 year loan agreement entered between Russia and Sri Lanka to buy equipment for Sri Lankan security forces.

According to the report, the signing has taken place during this year.

SLAF media spokesman Group Captain Andrew Wijesuriya, when asked by News360.lk regarding the media report, did not either confirm or deny it.

He said “we don’t comment about purchases until we get them on our inventory”.

However Wijeysuriya said, existing Mi – 17’ with the air force are being used for transport purposes.

“We use Mi- 17’s for commercial flying and also during disaster management operations” he added.

Sri Lankan Air force at present is also engaged in offering passenger transport services via Helitours, which is the commercial flying arm of the Air force.

According to Wijeysuriya, Mi-17’s are also being used for surveillance activities, such as helping fishing trawlers when they need help while engaged in fishing activities.

Mi-17 is a medium twin-turbine transport helicopter that can also act as a gunship.

However, SLAF says Mi-17 did not have a military role even during the conflict.

Courtesy: defenseindustrydaily.com

www.news360.lk

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SLAF To Purchase More Choppers


By Mandana Ismail Abeywickrema

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is currently conducting a feasibility study to purchase Mi-17 helicopters as part of a US$ 300 million Russian credit line.
Cabinet Spokesperson Keheliya Rambukwella said the SLAF following the feasibility study would decide on the number of helicopters to be initially procured. He explained that the country has provision to procure up to 14 helicopters under the Russian credit line that was initiated during the latter part of the war.
“Since the war was coming to an end, we decided there was no immediate requirement to purchase 14 helicopters,” he said.
However, following the end of the war, SLAF ventured into domestic passenger transport as a commercial venture through Helitours.
Rambukwella said the SLAF was looking at purchasing helicopters to be used to expand its existing commercial air transport work.
He added that the SLAF would pay back the loan through its profits from the commercial venture once the helicopters are purchased.
“I do not know when the study would be completed, but I don’t think the SLAF would utilize the entire facility and purchase 14 helicopters,” Rambukwella observed.
Meanwhile, SLAF Spokesperson Group Captain Andrew Wijesuriya neither denied nor confirmed the procurement of Mi-17 helicopters.
He said he was unable comment about purchases until it is in the Air Force inventory.
Speaking of Helitours, Wijesuriya said it is a commercial venture aimed at making profits and to improve domestic aviation until the private sector starts to invest in the field.
Reports of SLAF signing and agreement with a Russian company to purchase 14 Mi-171 helicopters first came out in August 2011.
Sri Lanka has reportedly signed a contract to purchase 14 Mi-171 helicopters from Rosoboronexport State Corporation, a state-owned arms enterprise under a Russian credit deal.
Russia’s ITAR-TASS had stated that Rosoboronexport will supply 14 Mi-171 helicopters of different modifications to Sri Lanka, two years after it ended a three-decades long terrorist war.
“A corresponding contract for supplying the helicopters will be carried out on account of the Russian state credit given to Sri Lanka by Russia in 2010 for purchasing Russian armaments,” the news agency has stated without giving any details on the deal.
Nevertheless, Rambukwella denied having signed any agreement yet saying a study was still being carried out into the matter.

/www.thesundayleader.lk

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-ARMY-ANNIVERSARY
10 October 2012 / 16:50







(121010) -- COLOMBO, Oct. 10, 2012 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers attend a ceremony to mark the army's 63rd anniversary in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 10, 2012. Sri Lanka's army celebrated its 63rd anniversary here on Wednesday by staging a parade as well as several other events, an official said. (Xinhua/Pushpika Karunaratne)

Source: XINHUA

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Des forums indiens et pakis en parle depuis hier, mais il y avait pas des sources sur le net qui le confirme ... Le Sri Lanka achètera 6 JF-17 !

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Airforce to purchase 06 combat planes


(Mirror) - The Sri Lanka Air Force is due to is arranging to purchase six JF -17 planes, according to the progress freport of Ministry of Defense and Urban Development. These aircraft are due to be purchased under the 2013 finalised projects.

The JF-17 (Thunder) co-developed by Pakistan Air Force and China Aero Technology Import Export Cooperation (CATIC) and co-produced by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)

The JF-17 Thunder is an all weather, multi-role, light combat aircraft that has the potential to be the main stay & work horse of any Air Force.

In addition, 17 Mi-17 helicopters and 02 B.206 helicopters are also due to be purchased. These are to be utilized for passenger transport.

The Mi-17 medium multi purpose helicopter is produced by Kazan Helicopters. The B 026 is built by Bell helicopters.

However the time span within which the purchased are to be made has not been determined.

http://www.mirror.lk/news/3693-airforce-to-purchase-06-combat-planes