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Director General of CDRD Calls on Commander of the Navy
2025-06-02
Commodore Janaka Gunaseela, Director General of the Centre for Defence Research and Development (CDRD), paid a courtesy call on Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, at the Naval Headquarters on 8th June 2025. The meeting signified a key milestone in strengthening inter-service cooperation across critical national domains.
The discussion focused on fostering collaborative initiatives between the Sri Lanka Navy and CDRD, particularly in the areas of research and development, joint defence ventures, and strategic knowledge exchange. Both leaders acknowledged the importance of these efforts in enhancing national defence capabilities and contributing to long-term socio-economic progress.
Emphasising the value of innovation and technological advancement, the meeting reflected the shared commitment of the Sri Lankan tri-services to work in unison towards addressing evolving security challenges. The collaborative spirit demonstrated during the visit aligns with ongoing efforts to build a modern, responsive, and integrated defence infrastructure.
In a show of solidarity, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy also conveyed his appreciation for the initiative and expressed full support for the future direction of inter-service collaboration.
