Sri Lanka Navy

Navy’s Leading Seaman Subasinghe wins 02 silver medals at World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026

Leading Seaman SMASM Subasinghe of the Sri Lanka Navy brought honour to the nation by securing two Silver Medals at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 08 to 14 Feb 26....

2026-02-17

Navy seizes 02 Indian fishing boats poaching in northern waters

During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 15 and wee hours of 16 Feb 26, the Sri Lanka Navy seized two (02) Indian fishing boats and apprehended twenty five (25) Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off Kankesanthurai, Jaffna. ...

2026-02-16

Readiness of military medicine strengthened at SLCOMM 9^th Annual Academic Sessions

The 9^th Annual Academic Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) were held from 13 to 15 Feb 26 at the Eagles’ Ballroom of Water’s Edge Battaramulla, under the theme ‘Back to Basics: Reinforcing Foundational Readiness in Military Medicine...

2026-02-16

Navy apprehends 02 suspects with over 50kg of hashish in Mannar seas

In a continued effort under the national mission “Nation United”, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted an operation in the Mannar south sea area today (14 Feb 26), leading to the apprehension of two (02) suspects and the seizure of a dinghy (01) carrying two (02) sacks, suspected to be narcotics....

2026-02-14

Three hundred and sixty-three (363) recruits pass out with pride in Boossa

Marking the culmination of their basic training, 305 recruits of the Regular and 58 recruits of the Volunteer Naval Forces of the Sri Lanka Navy, marched out with pride in a vibrant passing out parade held at the main parade ground of SLNS Nipuna, Boossa on 13 Feb 26....

2026-02-14

Navy busts illegal operation, seizes tobacco products & assortment of smuggled items in Daluwa

During a search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Daluwa area of Puttalam on 12 Feb 26, a stock of 86800 mini-cigars, over 1250kg of Kendu leaves, 132 parcels of processed Kendu leaves, 103kg of charcoal, 1594 packets of shampoo were taken into custody along with a lorry (01) and one suspect (01)....

2026-02-13

Royal Navy of Oman Vessel “SADH” departs island

The Royal Navy of Oman Vessel “SADH” which arrived in Sri Lanka for replenishment purpose, departed the island on 12 Feb 26. In accordance with naval tradition, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing ship. ...

2026-02-13

SLNS Sagara and Nandimitra depart for India to participate in International Fleet Review and MILAN - 26

Sri Lanka Navy Ship (SLNS) Sagara and Nandimitra set sail on 11 Feb 26 from the Port of Colombo to Visakhapatnam, India to join the multilateral naval exercise MILAN and International Fleet Review (IFR), hosted by the Indian Navy. The 13th edition of the exercise will be conducted from 17 to 25 Feb 26 at Visakhapatnam and in the waters of the Bay of Bengal. ...

2026-02-12

Sri Lanka Navy earns USD 598,250 in foreign exchange through facilitating Onboard Security Team (OBST) operations in 4 months

The Sri Lanka Navy has generated USD 598,250 in foreign exchange revenue within just four (04) months by independently facilitating Onboard Security Team (OBST) operations. This total revenue has been credited to the Government Consolidated Fund for the benefit of the national economy and public welfare. A press briefing regarding these operations was held on 11 Feb 26, at the Department of Government Information, headed by the Navy’s Director General Operations....

2026-02-12

Royal Navy of Oman Vessel “SADH” arrives at Port of Colombo

The Royal Navy of Oman Vessel “SADH” arrived at the Port of Colombo on a logistics replenishment visit today (10 Feb 26). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions. ...

2026-02-10

Navy takes hold of over 300kg of Kendu leaves from Marawila seas

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of over 300kg (wet weight) of Kendu leaves during a search operation in the sea area off Marawila on 07 Feb 26....

2026-02-10

Naval Social Responsibility drives vital blood donation

In commemoration of the 78th Independence Day, the Sri Lanka Navy organized blood donation campaigns at Base Hospital Pulmudai, Trincomalee and Batticaloa Teaching Hospital on 02 and 05 Feb 26....

2026-02-09

Local fishermen equipped with essential life-saving techniques and health awareness

Demonstrating its ongoing dedication to public welfare and community development, the Sri Lanka Navy organized an essential life-saving and first aid training for local fishermen. The training session was held at the Cod Bay Fisheries Harbour, Trincomalee on 02 Feb 26....

2026-02-08

INS GHARIAL departs island

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) GHARIAL which made a port call in Colombo, departed the island on 06 Feb 26. The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions. ...