Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:

President instructs establishment of a single national centre by integrating all research and development centres of the defence sector

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pointed out that the expected objectives could be achieved more efficiently and effectively by integrating all research and development centres currently operated by the Army, Air Force and Navy and establishing a single national centre.

The President made these remarks while participating in a 2027 pre-budget discussion relating to the Ministry of Defence at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (17).

Extensive discussions were also held on the need for ...