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.

The International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025, the premier naval and maritime defence event in the Asia-Pacific region, commenced on 06 May 2025 at Singapore’s Changi Exhibition Centre. The Sri Lanka Navy delegation, led by the Commander of the Navy, along with the crew of SLNS Samudura, attended the opening ceremony of the three-day exhibition. The team also participated in the International Maritime Security Conference (IMSC), a key segment of the event.

The Exchange Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (EOD & CBRNE) Course 01\2025 was successfully held from 21 Apr to 01 May 25 at the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) Headquarters in Trincomalee. The certificate awarding of the course was presided over by the Deputy Area Commander Eastern Naval Area.

In a display of maritime preparedness and environmental awareness, the Sri Lanka Navy on 30 Apr 25 successfully completed “Operation Lion Eye,” a full-scale riverine training exercise in the waters of the Negombo Lagoon.

In a commendable initiative to promote community health, the Sri Lanka Navy subject matter expertise partnered with the Lions Club and health professionals in the area to conduct a health screening and awareness programme for the staff of the Trincomalee Urban Council. The programme was held at the Urban Council premises on 29 Apr 25.

With a view to empowering community, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a specialized three-day diving training programme from 26 to 28 Apr 25 in Ampara. The initiative, set in motion alongside the ongoing "Clean Sri Lanka" campaign, aimed to enhance civilian readiness during flood emergencies.