The second (2nd) Indo Pacific Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) Steering Committee Meeting commenced at the Kingsbury Colombo today (05th March 2024). The event was graced by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, as the Chief Guest.

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera presented the “Proposal for Sri Lanka Navy’s Strategy 2030 & Beyond” to Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka at the Navy House in Naval Dockyard Trincomalee on 01st March 2024. The Navy introduced Sri Lanka Navy’s Strategy-2030 in line with the government’s objective to guarantee the complete development of Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048.

The Trincomalee Naval Exercise (TRINEX) – 24, hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy, commenced in the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee today (04th March 2024). The opening ceremony of the exercise was attended by Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva. TRINEX will take place in the Trincomalee harbor and eastern seas until 08th March.

The Russian Naval Ship Varyag, which arrived in Colombo on 01st March 2024, departed the island today (03rd March), on successful completion of its official visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the port of Colombo in compliance with naval traditions.

The annual festival of St. Anthony's Church on the Palaitivu Island, Jaffna was successfully held on 01st and 02nd March 2024. The Sri Lanka Navy provided facilities for conduct of the event and convenience of the devotees.

Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka awarded President's Colour to the Sri Lanka Navy Special Boat Squadron (SBS) today (01st March 2024). The momentous ceremony was held at the main parade ground of Special Boat Squadron Headquarters, Trincomalee, in precision with time-honoured naval tradition.

Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka visited Trincomalee harbour today (01st March 2024) to review the naval fleet stationed there. Accompanied by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the President inspected the naval fleet, which included a variety of ships.

The Russian Naval Ship Varyag this morning (01st March 2024) arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit. The ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval tradition.

SLNS Sayurala on 29th February 2024 returned home after successfully participating in the multilateral naval exercise MILAN 2024. The naval exercise, hosted by the Indian Navy, was held from 19th to 27th February in the Visakhapatnam Port and in the Bay of Bengal, eastern seas of India.

Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Samudura today (29th February 2024) returned at the port of Trincomalee, after taking part in the Exercise Dosti – XVI. The trilateral exercise ‘Dosti’ was held in Male from 22nd to 25th February, with the participation of Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Indian Coast Guard and Maldives National Defence Force.