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Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI SULTAN ISKANDAR MUDA-367’ departs island
The Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI SULTAN ISKANDAR MUDA-367’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on 28th December 2024, departed the island today (30th December), on successful completion of its formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Colombo port, following naval traditions....
2024-12-30
49th edition of ‘Sayurusara’ magazine launched
The 49th edition of ‘Sayurusara’ magazine published by the Directorate of Naval Media was presented to the Commander of the Navy, Admiral Priyantha Perera by the Chief Editor of the magazine, Commander (VNF) Saliya Sudusinghe at the Navy Headquarters today (30th December 2024). ...
2024-12-30
Chief of Defence Staff visits Navy Headquarters
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva today (30th December 2024) visited the Navy Headquarters, at the invitation of the Commander of the Navy, Admiral Priyantha Perera. ...
2024-12-30
Commander of the Navy promoted to the rank of Admiral
The President Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, promoted Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera to the rank of Admiral effective from today (30th December 2024)....
2024-12-30
Proposal for Sri Lanka Navy’s Strategy 2030 & Beyond and Joint Maritime Air Operations Concept launched
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera officially launched the Proposal for Sri Lanka Navy’s Strategy 2030 & Beyond (NAVSTRAT – 2030) and Joint Maritime Air Operations Concept today (30th December 2024) at Navy Headquarters. These initiatives were introduced via the Sri Lanka Navy's official website....
2024-12-30
Commodore Pradeep Karunathilake assumes duties as Acting Director General Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Commodore Pradeep Karunathilake assumed duties as Acting Director General Electrical and Electronic Engineering of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Navy Headquarters today (30th December 2024). ...
2024-12-30
Naval personnel welfare is prioritized with several facilities in Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera along with the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa opened several facilities in the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee on 29th December 2024. These newly built and upgraded facilities were opened to enhance the welfare and support for naval personnel and their families....
2024-12-30
Sixteen (16) Midshipmen and thirteen (13) Service Entry candidates commissioned at Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee
A total of 16 Midshipmen from the 38th (Legal) and 39th intakes of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), along with 13 Service Entry candidates, were commissioned on 28th December 2024 at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee. At the invitation of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the event was graced by the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), as the Chief Guest....
2024-12-29
Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI SULTAN ISKANDAR MUDA-367’ arrives in Colombo
Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI SULTAN ISKANDAR MUDA-367’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on an official visit this morning (28th December 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions....
2024-12-28
Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’ departs island
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on 21st December 2024, departed the island today (28th December), on successful completion of its formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Colombo port, following naval traditions....
2024-12-28
Blessings at Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya invoke spiritual strength on Navy’s journey of 74 years
As part of the sequence of religious programmes held in view of the 74th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, a spiritual event was conducted at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya on 27th December 2024, with the attendance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mala Lamahewa....
2024-12-28
Six (6) persons with illegally harvested sea cucumbers apprehended in Silawathura
A special search operation conducted by the Navy off Kayakkuli, Silawathura on 25th December 2024 led to the apprehension of 6 suspects who were illegally harvesting sea cucumbers. The operation resulted in the seizure of 1205 sea cucumbers and 2 dinghies. ...
2024-12-25
Commander of the Navy visits hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’
The Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, accompanied by the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Mala Lamahewa on 24th December 2024 visited the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’, arrived in Colombo. ...
2024-12-25
SLNS Sayura returns on successful completion of SLINEX - 24
SLNS Sayura on 24th December 2024 returned to the island on successful completion of Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise (SLINEX) – 24. The annual bilateral exercise SLINEX was successfully held at the Naval Dockyard of Visakhapatnam, India and in the eastern waters from 16th to 20th December 2024. ...
2024-12-25
Naval Pilgrims Rest in Katharagama and sailors’ mess at SLNS Kawantissa declared open
The Naval Pilgrims Rest in Katharagama and sailors’ mess at SLNS Kawantissa were declared open by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera today (24th December 2024), along with the participation of the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Mala Lamahewa. These new facilities have been established to enhance welfare provisions for naval personnel and their families. ...
2024-12-24
