Rear Admiral Harsha De Silva assumes duties as Commander Western Naval Area

Rear Admiral Harsha De Silva, appointed as Commander Western Naval Area, assumed duties in the new role at the Western Naval Command Headquarters today, 31 August 2026.

The incoming Area Commander was received in keeping with time-honoured naval traditions, following which his predecessor, Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara formally handed over the duties and responsibilities of the appointment to Rear Admiral Harsha De Silva.