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The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) is the naval arm of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces and is classed as the most vital defense force of Sri Lanka, due being an island. Sri Lanka Navy has approximately 48,000 personnel on active duty. The Sri Lanka Naval fleet consists of above fifty combat, support ships and inshore patrol crafts. It conducts maritime operations at sea for the defense of the Sri Lankan nation and its interests.
Sri Lanka situated in the middle of major sea lanes passing through the Indian Ocean was always a magnet for sea farers. Sri Lanka provides major sea routes connecting Africa, Middle East, South Asia and East Asia with Europe and chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Strait of Malacca. In recent years Sri Lanka Navy had played a key role in the Indian Ocean, conducting deep sea, costal & inshore patrols, amphibious and supply operations. The Sri Lanka navy has its own elite Special Forces unit, the Special Boat Squadron.
As of present, most of the Sri Lankan Navy is deployed for domestic defensive and combat operations, while foreign deployments are carried out from time to time. In 2007 the Sri Lanka navy carried out an anti arms smuggling operation in Indian Ocean, sinking 6 rouge merchant ships smuggling arms for the Terrorists.
Sri Lanka Navy Training
Senior officers of the ranks of Lieutenant Commander and Commander are given advanced training and education at the Defense Services Command and Staff College. Basic officer training is carried out at the Naval & Maritime Academy at the Sri Lanka Navy Dockyard in Trincomalee and short/specialized officer training is conducted at the SLNS Gemunu, Welisara. This training includes theoretical aspects covered at the training institute followed by a practical exposure on board the Sri Lanka Navy fleet at sea.
Basic training for new recruits are conducted at Advanced Naval Training Center, SLNS 'Nipuna'; Naval Artificer Training Institute, SLNS 'Thakshila', Welisara; and at Naval Recruit Training Centers at several shore establishments. This basic training will be followed by on-the-job training on-board fleet units and at shore establishments. Combat Training School at SLNS 'Pandukabaya' conducts combat training for Naval Patrolmen.
Sri Lanka Navy Additional training is carried out in UK, Pakistan, Australia and in other friendly countries.
Sri Lanka Navy has unlimited access to Pakistan navel weapons, technology and training. Sri Lanka Navy officers specially trained at Pakistan Naval Academy, it is the home of initial training of officers of Pakistan Navy and Sri Lanka Navy officers specially trained at Pakistan Navy War College specializing in imparting Naval Warfare techniques to officers of the Pakistan marine forces. Sri Lanka Navy officers conducts specialist courses in PNS Bahadur and Sri Lanka Navy officers conducts basic training in PNS Himalaya. Sri Lanka Navy officer conducts technical training in PNS Karsaz and PNS Jauhar. PNS Karsaz is the Largest and the most organized technical training Establishment of Pakistan Navy.
The Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) is the largest warships of the Sri Lanka Navy. These ships are deployed in the Indian Ocean to carry out surveillance and interception of illegal arms smuggling and to monitor naval activities.
The Fast Attack Vessels (FAV) was added to the SLN in 2001 when Saar 4 class missile boats were acquired. These vessels which referred to as the Nandimithra class and equipped with Gabriel II anti-ship missiles, they increased the SLN's conventional warfare capability and provide a multi-role platform for different operations undertaken by the navy.
The large patrol vessels of the Sri Lankan navy are found in two categories which are the Submarine Chaser and Fast Gun Boat. The SLNS Parakramabahu is a Haiqing class submarine chaser armed for anti-submarine warfare missions. Fast Gun Boats (FGB) carry out multi-role missions from coastal patrols to shore bombardment in support of amphibious operations. FGBs consist of ships from the Chinese Lushun class, Haizhui class and Shanghai II class.
Fast Attack Crafts (FAC) Attach to the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla these boats are of 25 meters in length, around 50 tons displacement, with the ability to reach speeds of 45 Knots and are armed with rapid fire weapons. Primarily deployed in offensive operations for the denial of sea, they are also used for defensive operations.
Inshore Patrol Craft are small 14 meters long vessels which are capable of operating inshore as well as for beaching. They are capable of speeds in excess of 30 knots and are used for small boat operations, harbor defense and amphibious operations.
Littoral Warfare Crafts are small 23 ft-long Arrow class attack speed boats, capable of high speed and maneuverability it these have the capability of projecting a high degree of fire power for a vessel of its size. Introduced in 2006 these boats are manufactured by SLNs own boat yard and are used by the elite Special Boat Squadron (SBS) and the Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) for small boat operations.
The SLN has several vessels to support amphibious operations it carries out. These include Yuhai class Tank landing ship SLNS Shathi; 29 M utility landing crafts (Locally built); Yunnan class mechanized landing crafts and a M-10 Utility craft air cushion.
The Navy also has several auxiliary vessels such as fast personal carriers and replenishment ships. Fast personnel carriers are Catamarans which are used for both troop and civilian transport. Replenishment ships have been used for different proposes including recent for replenishment at sea during operations in Indian Ocean.
Sri Lanka Navy has a number of foreign-produced Anti-ship missiles in its arsenal, which includes the Gabriel - Anti-ship missile. It also has Typhoon - Naval Optronic Stabilized Weapon Platforms, M242 Bushmaster - 25 mm chain-fed auto cannon, Otobreda 76 mm - Naval artillery, Type 61 - shipboard antiaircraft artillery.
Sri Lanka Navy Fleet Air Arm - With the navy deploying offshore patrol vessels in its fleet since 2001 when SLNS Sayura was commissioned, the navy has been considering the development of a fleet air arm to operate from these offshore patrol vessels. HH-65 Dolphin helicopters operated from these ships.
Special Forces - The navy has its own elite Special Forces unit, the Special Boat Squadron. It has roles in naval special operations such as amphibious raids, Maritime Counter-Terrorism, Reconnaissance and target indication, combat swimmer missions and small boat operations. As a Special Forces unit, its role is not limited to water-borne operations. It also conducts operations on land, either with ground combat units of the Navy.
Naval Patrolmen - A branch formed recently to augment the land combat capabilities of Sri Lanka Navy. Effectively members of this branch are soldiers of the navy performing the role of naval infantry. Originally limited for base and harbors security. In recent years Naval Patrolmen have taken parting offensive and defensive operations.
Women in the Sri Lanka Navy - Today women are recruited to both the regular and volunteer forces. Although at first limited to the medical branch currently both lady officers and female rates are able to join any branch of service including the executive branch as well.
Sri Lanka Navy provides supplies and other support to friendly navies in Indian Ocean.
Sri Lanka situated in the middle of major sea lanes passing through the Indian Ocean was always a magnet for sea farers. Sri Lanka provides major sea routes connecting Africa, Middle East, South Asia and East Asia with Europe and chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Strait of Malacca. In recent years Sri Lanka Navy had played a key role in the Indian Ocean, conducting deep sea, costal & inshore patrols, amphibious and supply operations. The Sri Lanka navy has its own elite Special Forces unit, the Special Boat Squadron.
As of present, most of the Sri Lankan Navy is deployed for domestic defensive and combat operations, while foreign deployments are carried out from time to time. In 2007 the Sri Lanka navy carried out an anti arms smuggling operation in Indian Ocean, sinking 6 rouge merchant ships smuggling arms for the Terrorists.
Sri Lanka Navy Training
Senior officers of the ranks of Lieutenant Commander and Commander are given advanced training and education at the Defense Services Command and Staff College. Basic officer training is carried out at the Naval & Maritime Academy at the Sri Lanka Navy Dockyard in Trincomalee and short/specialized officer training is conducted at the SLNS Gemunu, Welisara. This training includes theoretical aspects covered at the training institute followed by a practical exposure on board the Sri Lanka Navy fleet at sea.
Basic training for new recruits are conducted at Advanced Naval Training Center, SLNS 'Nipuna'; Naval Artificer Training Institute, SLNS 'Thakshila', Welisara; and at Naval Recruit Training Centers at several shore establishments. This basic training will be followed by on-the-job training on-board fleet units and at shore establishments. Combat Training School at SLNS 'Pandukabaya' conducts combat training for Naval Patrolmen.
Sri Lanka Navy Additional training is carried out in UK, Pakistan, Australia and in other friendly countries.
Sri Lanka Navy has unlimited access to Pakistan navel weapons, technology and training. Sri Lanka Navy officers specially trained at Pakistan Naval Academy, it is the home of initial training of officers of Pakistan Navy and Sri Lanka Navy officers specially trained at Pakistan Navy War College specializing in imparting Naval Warfare techniques to officers of the Pakistan marine forces. Sri Lanka Navy officers conducts specialist courses in PNS Bahadur and Sri Lanka Navy officers conducts basic training in PNS Himalaya. Sri Lanka Navy officer conducts technical training in PNS Karsaz and PNS Jauhar. PNS Karsaz is the Largest and the most organized technical training Establishment of Pakistan Navy.
The Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) is the largest warships of the Sri Lanka Navy. These ships are deployed in the Indian Ocean to carry out surveillance and interception of illegal arms smuggling and to monitor naval activities.
The Fast Attack Vessels (FAV) was added to the SLN in 2001 when Saar 4 class missile boats were acquired. These vessels which referred to as the Nandimithra class and equipped with Gabriel II anti-ship missiles, they increased the SLN's conventional warfare capability and provide a multi-role platform for different operations undertaken by the navy.
The large patrol vessels of the Sri Lankan navy are found in two categories which are the Submarine Chaser and Fast Gun Boat. The SLNS Parakramabahu is a Haiqing class submarine chaser armed for anti-submarine warfare missions. Fast Gun Boats (FGB) carry out multi-role missions from coastal patrols to shore bombardment in support of amphibious operations. FGBs consist of ships from the Chinese Lushun class, Haizhui class and Shanghai II class.
Fast Attack Crafts (FAC) Attach to the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla these boats are of 25 meters in length, around 50 tons displacement, with the ability to reach speeds of 45 Knots and are armed with rapid fire weapons. Primarily deployed in offensive operations for the denial of sea, they are also used for defensive operations.
Inshore Patrol Craft are small 14 meters long vessels which are capable of operating inshore as well as for beaching. They are capable of speeds in excess of 30 knots and are used for small boat operations, harbor defense and amphibious operations.
Littoral Warfare Crafts are small 23 ft-long Arrow class attack speed boats, capable of high speed and maneuverability it these have the capability of projecting a high degree of fire power for a vessel of its size. Introduced in 2006 these boats are manufactured by SLNs own boat yard and are used by the elite Special Boat Squadron (SBS) and the Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) for small boat operations.
The SLN has several vessels to support amphibious operations it carries out. These include Yuhai class Tank landing ship SLNS Shathi; 29 M utility landing crafts (Locally built); Yunnan class mechanized landing crafts and a M-10 Utility craft air cushion.
The Navy also has several auxiliary vessels such as fast personal carriers and replenishment ships. Fast personnel carriers are Catamarans which are used for both troop and civilian transport. Replenishment ships have been used for different proposes including recent for replenishment at sea during operations in Indian Ocean.
Sri Lanka Navy has a number of foreign-produced Anti-ship missiles in its arsenal, which includes the Gabriel - Anti-ship missile. It also has Typhoon - Naval Optronic Stabilized Weapon Platforms, M242 Bushmaster - 25 mm chain-fed auto cannon, Otobreda 76 mm - Naval artillery, Type 61 - shipboard antiaircraft artillery.
Sri Lanka Navy Fleet Air Arm - With the navy deploying offshore patrol vessels in its fleet since 2001 when SLNS Sayura was commissioned, the navy has been considering the development of a fleet air arm to operate from these offshore patrol vessels. HH-65 Dolphin helicopters operated from these ships.
Special Forces - The navy has its own elite Special Forces unit, the Special Boat Squadron. It has roles in naval special operations such as amphibious raids, Maritime Counter-Terrorism, Reconnaissance and target indication, combat swimmer missions and small boat operations. As a Special Forces unit, its role is not limited to water-borne operations. It also conducts operations on land, either with ground combat units of the Navy.
Naval Patrolmen - A branch formed recently to augment the land combat capabilities of Sri Lanka Navy. Effectively members of this branch are soldiers of the navy performing the role of naval infantry. Originally limited for base and harbors security. In recent years Naval Patrolmen have taken parting offensive and defensive operations.
Women in the Sri Lanka Navy - Today women are recruited to both the regular and volunteer forces. Although at first limited to the medical branch currently both lady officers and female rates are able to join any branch of service including the executive branch as well.
Sri Lanka Navy provides supplies and other support to friendly navies in Indian Ocean.
