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.

Demonstrating its continued commitment to social responsibility and empowerment, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted conducive environmental enhancement initiatives at 03 schools in Ampara on 20, 22 and 28 Apr 25.The programmes were launched as part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiatives, centered on the theme "A School Full of Happiness.”

In a significant step toward environmental conservation, the Sri Lanka Navy on 26 Apr 25 teamed up with the Rotaract Informatics Institute of Technology (RIIT) to plant 1,000 mangrove plants at Urani Lagoon, Pottuvil.

On successful completion of their basic naval training, a total of 419 recruits successfully passed out in a vibrant ceremony held at the main parade ground of SLNS Shiksha in Poonewa on 29 Apr 25. The recruits, belonging to the 257th intake, comprised 266 personnel from the Regular Naval Force and 153 from the Volunteer Naval Force, marking another milestone in the Navy’s commitment to strengthening maritime defence.

In a move to protect marine ecosystems, the Sri Lanka Navy on 19 and 26 Apr 25 lend its support to several programmes, restoring and preserving the country’s coastlines in the Southern Province. The efforts were conducted as part of the project of “A Beautiful Beach - An Attractive Tourist Destination” of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative.