The Sri Lanka Air Force has officially received ten TH-57 Sea Ranger multi-purpose helicopters donated by the United States Government. The handover ceremony took place this afternoon at the Ratmalana Air Force Base, presided over by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. This significant donation aims to enhance the Air Force's pilot training capacity, expand air operations, and bolster search-and-rescue capabilities. A bilateral agreement was also signed between the Sri Lanka Air Force and U.S. Pacific Air Forces, underscoring the strengthening defense partnership between the two nations.
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US Boosts Sri Lanka Air Force Capabilities with 10 Donated Helicopters
TLDR
10 US-donated TH-57 helicopters received by SLAF.
Enhances pilot training & air operations.
Ceremony attended by President Dissanayake.