The upgrading of air defense guns under the MoU between India and Sri Lanka will significantly strengthen the air defense architecture protecting critical assets in Sri Lanka.

The MoU was signed between India and Sri Lanka for the upgrading of six L70 guns of the Sri Lanka Air Force under a Government of India grant.These air defense guns were earlier provided to the Sri Lanka Air Force by India.Three MoUs were signed during the ongoing visit of Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.The MoU on academic cooperation between the National Defense College (NDC), India, and the National Defense College, Sri Lanka, will facilitate knowledge sharing and mark a significant step towards further strengthening academic ties between the two sister institutions.

Meanwhile, the MoU on cooperation between the National Cadet Corps (NCC), India, and the NCC, Sri Lanka, will formalize the NCC Youth Exchange Program between India and Sri Lanka. The exchange program provides a valuable opportunity for NCC cadets from multiple countries to travel to New Delhi each year and participate in NCC events.