Sri Lanka to hold largest ever military exercise – “Exercise — Western Shield,” in July
- The Army of Sri Lanka has informed that it will conduct “Exercise – Western Shield” starting from July 01, 2019 with the participation of over 5,000 soldiers.
- “‘Exercise — Western Shield’ is the biggest ever infantry training module. The exercise will provide an opportunity for army trainees to march through those areas that are inaccessible to others, except forest conservation authorities.
- Exercise Western Shield will extend from Mannar to Puttalam, including Kalpitiya, Wilpattu National Park, Mavillu and Thabbowa Forest Reserves and the Western coastal belt