Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Sri Lanka Navy proudly marked its 75th anniversary on 9 December 2025, commemorating the milestone with a series of events that honored longstanding naval traditions and included significant religious rituals.

As part of the celebrations, 17 officers and 2,069 senior and junior sailors were promoted or advanced to their next respective ranks/rates, following the recommendations of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda.

The anniversary underscored the Navy's enduring commitment to service, discipline, and national security.

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