Event News
2026
September
INS Udaygiri departs Colombo concluding formal visit
The Sri Lanka Navy facilitated the sea transport of heavy machinery and essential supplies to Delft island in Jaffna on 6 and 10 September 2026 to support an ongoing infrastructure development project.
Navy ferries supplies for Delft island development
The Sri Lanka Navy facilitated the sea transport of heavy machinery and essential supplies to Delft island in Jaffna on 6 and 10 September 2026 to support an ongoing infrastructure development project.
Bangladesh Defence Adviser calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Adviser at the High Commission of Bangladesh in Sri Lanka, Commodore M Moniruzzaman, called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, at Navy Headquarters today, 10 September 2026.
Eastern Naval Command personnel gain operational insights
A programme to share operational insights for naval personnel of the Eastern Naval Command was held at the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee on 9 September 2026.
Defence Adviser at British High Commission calls on Navy Commander
Colonel Keith Miles, Defence Adviser at the British High Commission in Sri Lanka called on Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, Commander of the Navy at Navy Headquarters today, 8 September 2026.
Australian Defence College delegation visits Navy Headquarters
A delegation from the Australian Defence College visited Navy Headquarters today, 8 September 2026, as part of an academic study tour in Sri Lanka.
Maldivian High Commissioner meets with Commander of the Navy
The High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Sri Lanka, H.E. Masood Imad, met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando at Navy Headquarters today, 8 September 2026.
INS Udaygiri makes port call in Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Udaygiri arrived at the Port of Colombo on an official visit today, 8 September 2026, where it was received by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with time-honoured naval traditions.
New Commanding Officer takes helm of SLNS Wickrama-II
Commander Yapa Weerathunga officially assumed duties as the new Commanding Officer of SLNS Wickrama-II on 7 September 2026, during a formal ceremony at the 'PH Bay' premises at the Kankesanthurai harbour.
Defence Attaché to Embassy of People's Republic of China calls of Navy Commander
Senior Colonel FU Xiao, the Defence Attaché to the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, the Commander of the Navy at Navy Headquarters today, 4 ...