February 05, Colombo (LNW): Major General Chandana Wickramasinghe has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, a role he will officially take up on February 09, 2025.
His appointment follows an extensive and distinguished military career, during which he has held several key positions within the Army.
Prior to his new role, Major General Wickramasinghe served as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army.
He also held the position of Director General of General Staff at Army Headquarters, where he played a critical role in overseeing military operations and strategic planning.
Wickramasinghe’s military journey began with his training at the prestigious Indian Military Academy, where he completed the Regular Intake 87 course. He further honed his skills at the Sri Lanka Military Academy, completing Intake 31 before receiving his commission as a Second Lieutenant.
His initial posting was with the Gajaba Regiment, where he served as an Infantry Officer, embarking on a path that would see him rise through the ranks due to his leadership and strategic expertise.
