Event News
2026
July
TRINEX - 26 draws to a close with display of joint maritime excellence
The Sri Lanka Navy concluded its annual Trincomalee Naval Exercise 2026 (TRINEX-26) with a closing ceremony held today, 25 July aboard SLNS Sindurala. The ceremony was presided over by the Commander of the Navy, Vice ...
Naval fleet steams past in salute to Navy Commander at TRINEX-26
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, reviewed the sea phase of the Trincomalee Naval Exercise 2026 (TRINEX-26) on board SLNS Vijayabahu off the eastern coast today, 24 July.
Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage assumes duties as Commander Eastern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage formally assumed duties as the Commander Eastern Naval Area today, 24 July 2026 at the Eastern Command Headquarters in Trincomalee.
Commodore Aruna Wijayawardhana assumes command as Commandant VNF
Commodore Aruna Wijayawardhana formally assumed duties as the 31st Commandant Volunteer Naval Force today, 24 July 2026, at the Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Headquarters in Welisara.
Navy extends community support for Kataragama foot pilgrimage
The Navy rolled out a community support programme from 10 to 24 July 2026 to assist devotees taking part in the annual foot pilgrimage to the historic Kataragama Devalaya.
Naval personnel continue frontline dengue battle
The Navy continued its support for the National Dengue Control Programme on 22 July 2026, joining a multi-agency campaign aimed at curbing the spread of dengue and improving public health.
TRINEX-26 enters sea phase
The sea phase of Trincomalee Naval Exercise 2026 (TRINEX-26) commenced off the coast of Trincomalee on 21 July 2026, with the participation of the Sri Lanka Navy's Naval Fleet, 4th Fast Attack Flotilla, Special Boat S...
Defence Adviser to the High Commission of India calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Adviser to the High Commission of India in Colombo, Captain M Anand called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando at the Navy Headquarters today, 22 July 2026.
Navy supports National Dengue Control Programme
The Sri Lanka Navy continues to support the National Dengue Control Programme, contributing personnel to wider efforts aimed at safeguarding public health and curbing the spread of dengue.
Two new holiday accommodation facilities declared open in Northern Naval Command
To expand welfare facilities for naval personnel and their families, two new holiday accommodation facilities were declared open in the Northern Naval Command under the auspices of the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Nav...