Event News
2026
August
Naval officers update on Indian Ocean strategic dynamics
Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage (Retd) delivered a lecture on “Contemporary Global Scene: The Indian Ocean and Sri Lanka” to officers serving in the Eastern Naval Command on 16 August 2026.
School students learn sailing alongside Commandant's Cup Sailing Regatta 2026
The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Yachting Association of Sri Lanka (YASL), conducted a two-day sailing training programme for 33 school students in Trincomalee on 14 and 15 August 2026. The training sessi...
Navy continues beach clean-up efforts in Northern Province
The Navy has continued its efforts to keep beaches in the Northern Province clean and attractive under the Clean Sri Lanka national programme, with a two-day beach clean-up conducted at Casuarina Beach in Kareinagar a...
14th Defence Services Games begins in Welisara
The opening ceremony of the 14th Defence Services Games was held at Wave n' Lake, Welisara today (14 August 2026), under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd).
330 recruits join Sri Lanka Navy under 267th intake
The Sri Lanka Navy enlisted 330 recruits, under its 267th intake for Regular and Volunteer Naval Forces.
12th General Deshamanya Denis Perera Memorial Oration conducted on colourful note
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando delivered the 12 General Deshamanya Denis Perera Memorial Oration at the annual commemoration held in honour of the late General.
Archbishop of Colombo blesses Commander of the Navy
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando received blessings from the Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, during a visit to the Archbishop’s House in Colombo today, 12 August 2026.
Pakistan Defence Adviser calls on Navy Commander
Defence Adviser to the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Muhammad Talha Badar, called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, at Navy Headquarters today, 12 August 2026.
Japanese Defence Attaché calls on Commander of the Navy
Commander KUBO Takayuki, the Defence Attaché at the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka called on Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, Commander of the Navy at the Navy Headquarters today, 12 August 2026.
Navy officers recognised for cyclone Ditwah disaster relief efforts
Sri Lanka Navy officers who took part in humanitarian and disaster relief operations following Cyclone Ditwah have been recognised for their service.