Event News
2026
October
Northern Naval Command Quiz Competition – 2026 concludes successfully
The grand finale of the Northern Naval Command Quiz Competition – 2026 was successfully held on 23 October 2026 at SLNS Uththara. The event was graced by Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana.
Instructor Technical Course trainees showcase oratory skills
A debate tournament was held at SLNS Nipuna, Boossa in the Southern Naval Command on 22 October 2026 for naval personnel following the Instructor Technical Course (06/2026).
Navy strengthens marine engineering expertise through collaboration
The Sri Lanka Navy hosted a technical engagement with representatives from Yanmar Asia Singapore Corporation and Browns Group Industries (PVT) Ltd at the Navy Headquarters on 22 October 2026. The session aimed to stre...
U.S. delegation calls on Commander Western Naval Area
A delegation from the U.S. Space Forces Pacific (SPACEPAC) and U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, led by Lieutenant Colonel Shumpei Fujimura, Head of Security Cooperation for SPACEPAC visited the Western Naval Command Headqua...
Rear Admiral Sanjeewa Premarathne assumes duties as Commander North Central Naval Area
Rear Admiral Sanjeewa Premarathne formally assumed duties as the Commander North Central Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today, 23 October 2026.
Foreign delegates visit Colombo Information Fusion Centre during Bali Process field visits
A foreign delegation attending the Bali Process 2026 meetings visited the Information Fusion Centre (IFC), Colombo today, 22 October 2026.
French delegation visits National Hydrographic Office
A French delegation visited the Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office (SLNHO) in Colombo today, 22 October 2026, to explore cooperation and capacity building in the hydrographic sector.
New Commanding Officer takes over SLNS Gokanna
Commander (INF) Vithana Rupasinghe assumed duties as the new Commanding Officer of SLNS Gokanna today, 22 October 2026.
U.S. delegation calls on Deputy Area Commander Southern Naval Area
A delegation from the U.S. Space Forces Pacific (SPACEPAC) and U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, led by Lieutenant Colonel Shumpei Fujimura, Head of Security Cooperation for SPACEPAC visited the Southern Naval Command Headqu...
Deputy Minister of Defence Inspects Navy Operations Supporting Merchant Vessel Security Teams
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), accompanied by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, visited the Pettigalawatta Armoury Complex in Galle on 20 October to inspe...