Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:

The joint cybersecurity exercise "GRIDSHIELD" organised by the Defence Cyber Command, was successfully held on 20 May 2026, at the Centre for Defence Research and Development (CDRD). The core mission of the exercise was to facilitate vital knowledge sharing regarding cybersecurity while building robust coordination and camaraderie among the Tri forces, Police, Special Task Force (STF), and the Defence Cyber Command (DCC).

The exercise commenced with an opening address delivered by the Director of the DCC, setting the stage for a highly collaborative and competitive environment. The intensive training event featured a comprehensive co...