Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Parliament yesterday passed a supplementary estimate of Rs.4261 million for the set up of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) system for the Sri Lanka Air Force.

The Supplementary Estimate seeking approval to allocate Rs.4,261 million (Rs.4,261,000,000.00) to the Sri Lanka Air Force, was passed in Parliament yesterday (5), following a debate held from 11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m,

a release issued by the Parliamentary Communication Department said yesterday. "The funds are intended to establish an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) system for the Sri Lanka Air Force, taking into consideration the changing operational environment, the vulnerability to disasters in the Bay of Bengal and surrounding regions, and the emerging threats ar...