Sri Lanka plans to procure four Israeli drones for Rs 4.26 billion
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The Sri Lankan government plans to procure four advanced drones from Israel for Rs 4.261 billion under a government-to-government arrangement, Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara told Parliament on 5 November.
The aircraft will monitor Sri Lanka’s 517,000-square-kilometre Exclusive Economic Zone, track suspicious vessels, assist search and rescue operations, and support disaster relief.
The fleet includes two ThunderB drones and others capable of flying up to 20 hours, alongside operational training and three years of maintenance support.
Jayasekara said the purchase requires no new state funding, as money is being reallocated from Air Force helicopter maintenance. Following parliamentary approval, the deal will face legal and Cabinet review before a targeted December signing.
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How the story developed
- EThis storyDeputy Minister Aruna Jayasekara announced the procurement of four Israeli drones using reallocated funds.
- සිதParliament approved funding for the Air Force to establish an unmanned aerial vehicle system.
