Air Mobile Brigade (Sri Lanka)
| Air Mobile Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1996-Present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Role | Air assault |
| Engagements | Sri Lankan Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Lt Colonel Thilak Sangalipola [1] |
The Air Mobile Brigade is a formation of the Sri Lanka Army. It is a rapid deployment force, creating a highly mobile brigade of parachute units and airmobile units which employ helicopters. Air mobility is provided by the Mil Mi-17s of the No. 6 Squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force.
Current formation
- 1st Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment
- 5th/7th Gemunu Watch
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