Event News
2026
July
CARAT – 2026 concludes on successful note in Trincomalee
The Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2026 (CARAT- 26) combined exercise between United States Navy and Sri Lanka Navy concluded on a successful note in Trincomalee today, 31 July 2026.
CARAT -2026 gains momentum in Eastern Sea
The bilateral CARAT (Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training) exercise between the Sri Lanka Navy and the United States Navy shifted into high gear off the Eastern Seaboard, transitioning from ceremonial opening to ...
Navy stays the course against dengue menace
The Navy has continued its support for the national dengue control campaign aimed at curbing the spread of dengue and safeguarding public health.
Assistant Secretary North and South Asia Branch meets with Commander of the Navy
Ms. Karen Radford, the Assistant Secretary North and South Asia Branch of the Australian Department of Defence met with Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, the Commander of the Navy at the Navy Headquarters today, 30 July 2...
Army Commander pays farewell courtesy call on Navy Commander
The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, paid a farewell courtesy call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando at the Navy Headquarters today, 30 July 2026.
Rear Admiral HNS Perera takes over command of Southern Naval Area
Rear Admiral HNS Perera formally assumed the appointment of Commander Southern Naval Area today, 30 July 2026, at the Southern Command Headquarters.
Rear Admiral Sujeewa Weerasuriya assumes duties as Commander Southeastern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Sujeewa Weerasuriya formally assumed duties as the Commander Southeastern Naval Area today, 30 July 2026, at the Southeastern Command Headquarters.
New married quarters for junior sailors opened at Southeastern Naval Command
Three (3) newly constructed married quarters for junior sailors were declared open at SLNS Mahanaga of the Southeastern Naval Command on 29 July 2026.
Navy hikers secure top honours at Hiking Team Challenge – 2026
The Navy Adventure and Nature Sports Club emerged as the overall champions and runners-up at the Hiking Team Challenge 2026, held in the scenic Poonagala mountain range in from 24 to 26 July 2026.
International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem marked with mangrove planting drive
The Navy undertook a worthy environmental initiative, planting 400 mangrove saplings along the Verugal Aru River, Ukkeni Lagoon and adjacent coastal areas on 26 July 2026.