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India-Sri Lanka Defence Ties: MoUs and L70 Gun Upgrade

17 September 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYIndia-Sri LankaDefence Ties:MoUs and L70 GunUpgrade17 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

During a three-day visit, India and Sri Lanka agreed several steps to deepen defence and maritime cooperation.

Key facts

  • Visit: 8-10 September 2026.
  • MoUs: three, spanning youth cooperation, military education and air-defence capability.
  • Gun upgrade: six L70 guns of 40-mm calibre, via a government grant from India.
  • Institutions: closer ties between National Defence Colleges and National Cadet Corps.

Exam angle

  • Number of guns: six; calibre: 40-mm; type: L70.
  • Funding route: government grant from India.
  • Two institutional pairs: National Defence Colleges and NCC.

Test yourself

1. How many L70 anti-aircraft guns will India help upgrade for the Sri Lankan Air Force?

Six 40-mm L70 guns are to be upgraded.

2. What is the calibre of the anti-aircraft guns India will help upgrade in Sri Lanka?

They are 40-mm L70 guns.

3. Cooperation between which Indian institution and its Sri Lankan counterpart was strengthened during the visit?

The NCC and National Defence Colleges cooperation was strengthened.

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