A Pakistan National Defence University (NDU) delegation, currently in Sri Lanka as part of an overseas study tour, visited the Navy Headquarters and called on the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake on 07th May 2024.

A recent disclosure has uncovered a human trafficking scheme including retired military personnel from Sri Lanka's armed forces. These individuals were deceived into believing they would receive significant benefits, including high salaries and citizenship, by joining Russian and Ukrainian forces. They were sent on tourist visas and subsequently deployed for frontline combat in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Senior sailors from the Sri Lanka Navy participated in a one-day workshop, held at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium on 03rd May 2024. The workshop aimed at enhancing their skills and knowledge in various areas, was attended by branch head senior sailors, Master at Arms from ships and establishments, Mess Presidents from senior sailor messes, Master Drill Instructors from training establishments and Chief Instructors.

After dedicating 33 years of committed service, Rear Admiral Sisira Dissanayake retired from the naval service today (05th May 2024), relinquishing his duties.

The Passing out Parade of 07 naval officers who successfully completed Basic Orientation Course was held at the main parade ground of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee today (04th May 2024). The event was graced by Commandant NMA, Commodore Buddhika Liyanagamage, as the Chief Guest.

Relinquishing duties to which he was committed over 34 years, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva retired from naval service today (04th May 2024).

The Sri Lanka Navy handed over the term of the President of Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) to the Sri Lanka Army on 26th April 2024. Accordingly, the ceremony to induct new SLCOMM President was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage at Galadari, Colombo. The guest of honour of the occasion was the Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Prof. Aloka Pathirana.

The newly appointed High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Major General (R) Faheem Ul Aziz met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (30th April 2024).

As part of the programme of providing prosthetic legs to disabled naval war veterans, Able Seaman (Retired) IDN Thilak Kumara who lost his limbs during the humanitarian operation, received a prosthetic leg. The donation was made at his house on 30th April 2024.

The Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake attended the 19th Western Pacific Naval Symposium in China. The symposium was held from 21st to 24th April 2024 in the port city of Qingdao in east China's Shandong Province.