530 Billion defence programme and 2027 plansPosted by Onlanka News Desk on August 5, 2026 - 8:54 pmPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka’s Armed Forces should be developed as a highly capable and professionally skilled force that can operate internationally. 530 billion has been allocated to the Ministry of Defence for 2026. The meeting reviewed programmes and projects implemented for the Sri Lanka Army, Navy, Air Force, Civil Security Department and cadet officers. Discussions were also held on giving greater priority to disaster relief services and disaster mitigation projects in 2027. The Commanders of the three Armed Forces, heads of institutions under the Ministry of Defence, Finance Ministry officials and other government officials also participated.