Event News
2026
September
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 ...
Volunteer Naval Force annual training camp 2026 begins in Welisara
The annual training camp 2026 of Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) commenced, with 488 personnel taking part in the programme at the VNF Headquarters in Welisara.
August
Awareness programme on empowering women for stronger families and safer society conducted at Navy Headquarters
The Sri Lanka Navy organised an awareness programme for its lady officers and women sailors on 25 August 2026 at the Main Auditorium of Navy Headquarters, focusing on empowering women for stronger families and a safer...
Commodore Chaminda Karunasena assumes duties as Acting Director General Operations
Commodore Chaminda Karunasena assumed duties as the Acting Director General Operations of the Sri Lanka Navy at Navy Headquarters today, 28 August 2026.
Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing platform successfully concludes in Colombo
A programme to develop a National Standard Operating Procedure for the use of the Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) platform concluded successfully in Colombo today, 28 August 2026.