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Japanese unit conducts training programme for Sri Lankan forces in Mattala

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A group of personnel from the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force have conducted a training programme in Mattala on submarine and aircraft for members of the Sri Lankan armed forces. 

The Japanese contingent flew in on a Lockheed P-3 Orion aircraft on August 4 and conducted the training programme throughout the day on August 5. Personnel from the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force took part in the training. 

Text and Pix by Rahul Samantha Hettiarachchi in Hambantota   

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