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Pradeep Rathnayake

Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake, former Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, served with distinction for over 36 years. Commissioned in 1989 and promoted to Rear Admiral in 2021, he commanded diverse naval vessels, led shore establishments, and earned multiple gallantry awards. He holds advanced qualifications in Maritime Policy and Military Science, with expertise in asymmetric warfare and international engagements.

    September 9, 2026
    Geopolitics

    Germany’s Far-Right Surge Tests, But Does Not Upend, Democracy

    The German Embassy in Colombo has sought to clarify Germany’s political situation following news of a surge for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the regional state election in Saxony-Anhalt, stressing

    Geopolitics/Sri Lanka

    Exclusive: India Said to Sideline Sri Lanka at BRICS Summit

    by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor India has decided to sideline Sri Lanka from a substantive role at this year’s BRICS summit in New Delhi, scheduled for 12–13 September this weekend, according to reliable diplomatic sources familiar with the matter who

    September 9, 2026

    Indian Spy Who Warned About Easter Bombings in Sri Lanka

    Geopolitics/Sri Lanka

    by Our Special Correspondent in Colombo Long before the explosions tore through churches and hotels across Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday 2019, an Indian

    Singapore Ministers Set for Major Pay Rise Despite Public Discontent

    Business

    Singapore is to introduce a one-off increase in the pay of government ministers, including Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, despite continuing domestic disapproval over the

    After Vizhinjam: Wake Up, Sri Lanka

    June 1, 2025
    Editor's Choice

    The recent sinking of the MSC ELSA 3 off the coast of Vizhinjam, Kerala, serves as a stark reminder of the potential ecological and economic consequences of maritime incidents. This event, detailed

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    Asymmetric Naval Warfare: Sri Lanka’s Lesson for U.S. Dominance

    March 22, 2025
    Defence/Diplomacy

    Introduction The U.S. Navy, the world’s most formidable maritime force, faces persistent challenges in the Red Sea from the Houthi rebels. Despite its overwhelming technological superiority, the Navy has struggled to counter

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    Imperative Overhaul of Sri Lanka’s Naval Strategy: A Call for Swift Modernization

    February 25, 2025
    Columns/Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka’s maritime destiny has long been forged by pragmatic decision-making and visionary leadership. For decades, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has balanced long-term national interests with the pressing demands of technology,

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    Balancing Marine Scientific Research and Sri Lanka’s National Interests

    February 16, 2025
    Columns/Sri Lanka

    Introduction Marine Scientific Research (MSR) is a crucial activity for countries like Sri Lanka, especially as the Indian Ocean grows in strategic and scientific importance. However, there are challenges in balancing the

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    Civil-Military Cooperation: Lessons from Sri Lanka Navy’s KKS Port Operations

    February 2, 2025
    Columns/Sri Lanka

    The Kankesanthurai Harbour (KKS Port), a strategic seaport on the northern coast of Sri Lanka, has long been a vital maritime gateway. Located approximately 20 kilometers north of Jaffna city, it has

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    Sri Lanka Harbour Diaries: My Midshipman Adventure

    January 13, 2025
    Columns/Sri Lanka

    The article is about the legacy of how Sri Lanka Navy assisted SLPA operation during one of the work stoppages or you call it as harbour workers strike in our country. It

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    Shattered Skies: The Untold Story of the Y-8 Tragedy & Fallen Warriors of the Air Force

    January 1, 2025
    Sri Lanka

    On the morning of November 18, 1995, an event unfolded in the skies above Sri Lanka that starkly illuminated the harsh realities of conflict and the critical importance of inter-service communication. This

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    Revisiting the World’s First Maritime Suicide Terror Attack

    December 29, 2024
    Columns/Sri Lanka

    On May 4, 1991, amidst the escalating Sri Lankan Civil War, the waters off Point Pedro bore witness to a chilling and unprecedented maritime incident—one that forever changed the landscape of naval

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    Clash at Sea off Pulmudai: The Game-Changing Strike That Boosted Navy Morale

    December 25, 2024
    Columns/Sri Lanka

    The naval fast attack craft engaged in close quarter battle off the coast of Boulder Point in Pulmoddai January 1999 stands as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the Sri

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    LTTE’s Mystery Weapon: Lessons for Modern Maritime Warfare

    December 16, 2024
    Columns/Sri Lanka

    In October 2008, during the height of the Sri Lankan Civil War, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) uncovered a groundbreaking development in asymmetric maritime warfare—a low-profile, manned semi-submersible suicide craft used by

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