PoliticsGeneralHOTTuesday, June 2, 2026

US Donates Ten TH-57 'Sea Ranger' Helicopters to Sri Lanka Air Force

TLDR

10 US-donated TH-57 helicopters arrived for SLAF.
Undergoing assembly/inspection at Ratmalana Air Base.
To boost pilot training and disaster response.

Ten TH-57 'Sea Ranger' multi-role helicopters, donated by the United States Government, have arrived in Sri Lanka by sea for the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). This significant delivery aims to strengthen the SLAF's overall fleet and enhance its operational and training capabilities. The newly arrived helicopters are currently undergoing assembly and technical preparations at the SLAF Base in Ratmalana. Upon completion of necessary checks, they are slated for deployment in roles including pilot training and disaster response, marking a milestone in US-Sri Lanka defence cooperation.

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Update #3\u00b7 Jun 3 · 12:32 AM

The ten TH-57 'Sea Ranger' helicopters donated by the United States have arrived in Sri Lanka by sea. The aircraft are currently undergoing assembly and technical inspections at the Ratmalana Air Force Base and are scheduled for official operations soon. These helicopters will primarily be used for pilot training and disaster response, enhancing the Sri Lanka Air Force's operational strength and capacity.

Update #2\u00b7 Jun 2 · 10:16 AM

The ten TH-57 'Sea Ranger' helicopters donated by the United States have arrived in Sri Lanka by sea. The aircraft are currently undergoing assembly and technical inspections at the Ratmalana Air Force Base and are scheduled for official operations soon, enhancing the Sri Lanka Air Force's operational strength and training capacity.

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