Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, RSP , USP, ndu, psc, was appointed as the 25th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy on 18th December 2022, after being - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the latest political news, sports news, weather updates, exam results, business news, entertainment news, world news and much more from News 1st, Sri Lanka's leading news network.
Sri Lanka is a resplendent island blessed with natural resources. Today we are at a juncture where extra-regional countries desire to have some presence in the Indian Ocean Region. In this background, the projection of our sea power in a geopolitical context sustains our territorial integrity as a nation.The ocean has become a medium for information, transportation and domination. The Navy has made consistent progress over the past seven.
As an island nation, maritime security is of paramount importance to Sri Lanka. The Sri Lanka Navy continues its task to be the first line of defence, operating an assortment of vessels. In enhancing its amphibious combat capabilities, the Navy takes pride in their Marine Battalion which has been in existence since 2017. The history of the naval infantryman dates back to the early 1980s.The Navy Patrolman Branch was originally entrusted with the.
Rear Admiral Ruwan Perera appointed as Chief of Staff of the Navy newsfirst.lk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from newsfirst.lk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.