SLAF had only four helicopters for disaster rescue operations: Deputy Defence Minister - DailyNews
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Source: Daily News
Published: 2025-12-03 20:56 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Military & Defence, Sri Lanka
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Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekera told Parliament today that the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) had only four helicopters available for rescue operations during the recent disaster. The SLAF’s fleet for the emergency consisted of two Bell 212 helicopters and two Mi-17 helicopters.
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