Sri Lanka Navy

Official website for ‘Galle Dialogue 2025’ Maritime Conference launched

The Commander of the Navy, officially launched the website for the upcoming International Maritime Conference ‘Galle Dialogue 2025’ at the Navy Headquarters today (15 May 25). Organized by the Sri Lanka Navy with the Ministry of Defence, this year's conference will focus on the theme of ‘Maritime Outlook of the Indian Ocean under Changing Dynamics’. ...

2025-05-16

Navy Commander highlights security challenges for small, middle & island states

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....

2025-05-16

SLNS Samudura returns after successful IMDEX Asia deployment

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....

2025-05-15

Navy takes hold of smuggled Kendu leaves and foreign cigarettes in separate operations

Separate operations conducted by the Navy, and combined operations with the Police from 02 to 09 May 25 led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with smuggled stock of Kendu leaves weighing about 310kg and 44g and 12,200 foreign cigarettes. ...

2025-05-15

Thirty eight (38) persons apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing

In a series of search operations conducted by the Navy with the assistance of Fisheries Inspectors from 21 Apr to 28, Thirty eight (38) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended. The operations were conducted in the beach and sea areas of Kaddaikadu, Pudumathalan, Trincomalee, Kokilai, Chappel Island and Back Bay. The individuals were caught engaging in practices such as illegal light-coarse fishing and use of unauthorized fishing nets. ...

2025-05-14

French Navy Ship ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ sets sail from 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....

2025-05-13

Navy kicks off glory with football men’s championship and women’s runner up title at 13th Defence Services Games

The Navy men’s football team emerged victorious at the 13th Defence Services Games, securing the championship title. Additionally, the women’s football team also secured the runner up title. The tournament, which brought together elite footballers from across the armed forces, was held from 02 to 10 May 25 in the Navy soccer ground, Welisara. ...

2025-05-13

Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 87 million seized in Pesalai

A search operation conducted by the Navy in Pesalai beach area, Mannar on 11 May 25 resulted in the seizure of about 218kg and 800g of Kerala cannabis. The operation also led to the apprehension of a dinghy (01) in connection to the smuggling racket....

2025-05-12

Navy nabs 04 suspects with 497kg of Kendu leaves in Puttalam

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the sea area of Mohoththuwaram, Puttalam on 10 May 25, led to the interception of 02 dinghies and apprehension of 04 suspects, while smuggling about 497kg of Kendu leaves....

2025-05-11

French Navy Ship ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ arrives in Colombo

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....

2025-05-09

Navy takes hold of smuggled Kendu leaves exceeding 325kg in Negombo

The Navy took hold of about 325kg and 04g (wet weight) of Kendu leaves, attempted to be smuggled in, during a search operation conducted in the Negombo sea area on 07 May 25. ...

2025-05-09

Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 120 million seized with 03 suspects in northern waters

A search operation conducted by the Navy off the Eluvativu Island, Jaffna on 07 May 25 resulted in the seizure of about 301kg and 150g of Kerala cannabis. The operation also led to the apprehension of 03 suspects and a dinghy (01) in connection to the smuggling racket....

2025-05-08

Tri-Forces Commanders attended special discussion with visiting Japanese Minister of Defence

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....

2025-05-07

Sri Lanka Navy participates in IMDEX Asia 2025 in Singapore

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. ...