The Sri Lanka Navy today (17 May 25) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Sanath Pitigala who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 35 years in the Sri Lanka Navy.

In a significant step towards combating thalassemia, the Sri Lanka Navy 16 May 25 handed over 400 thalassemia infusion systems to the Ministry of Health. The ceremonial handover took place at the Navy Headquarters under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, marking a meaningful gesture in observance of World Thalassemia Day (08 May).

Under the auspices of the Naval Buddhist Association, the Sri Lanka Navy has arranged religious programmes across all Naval Commands to celebrate the Vesak festival which was observed on 12 May 25. In addition, the Navy is also playing a significant role in supporting the State Vesak Festival held in Nuwara Eliya as well as “Bauddhaloka” and “Buddha Rashmi” Vesak Zones in Colombo.

Enhancing its technical capabilities in radiation detection at port entry points and within the nation’s territorial waters, the Sri Lanka Navy received the initial major consignment of equipment under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Department of Energy’s Office of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) of the United States. The symbolic handover of equipment was held at the Navy Headquarters today (15 May 25), attended by the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Julie Chung and Commander of the Navy.

The Commander of the Navy, officially launched the website for the upcoming International Maritime Conference ‘Galle Dialogue 2025’ at the Navy Headquarters today (15 May 25). Organized by the Sri Lanka Navy with the Ministry of Defence, this year's conference will focus on the theme of ‘Maritime Outlook of the Indian Ocean under Changing Dynamics’.

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda on 15 May 25 delivered the keynote address at the international conference, co-hosted by the Consortium of South Asian Think Tanks (COSATT), along with the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), at the Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo.

SLNS Samudura which took part in the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025, Asia Pacific's leading naval and maritime defence event from 06 to 08 in Changi, Singapore arrived the island today (15 May 25) on successful completion of the event. Upon her arrival, the Navy welcomed the ship in compliance with naval traditions at the Port of Colombo.

The French Navy Ship ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit (09 May 25), departed the island today (13 May). The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions.

The French Navy Ship ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill visit today (09 May 25). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with time-honoured naval traditions.

The Japanese Minister of Defence, Hon. Nakatani Gen, embarked on an official visit to Sri Lanka. Following their arrival at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardanepura, Kotte, on 04 May 25, a special meeting with the Japanese delegation took place, attended by the Commander of the Navy and the Commanders of the Sister Services.