Colombo: SLNS Samudura on 27 Apr 25 set sail from the Port of Colombo to Changi, Singapore to join the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025, Asia Pacific’s leading naval and maritime defence event. The vessel was ceremoniously sent off from Colombo, following traditional naval customs.

According to Ministry of Defence – Sri Lanka, the IMDEX Asia 2025 is set to take place from 05 to 08 May 25 featuring cutting-edge advancements in naval technology and the event will conclude with a special warship display. The 9th International Maritime Security Conference (IMSC) will take place alongside the exhibition, featuring high-level discussions on evolving maritime security challenges in an era of geopolitical uncertainties.

Naval forces and maritime representatives from multiple nations are set to take part in the upcoming IMDEX Asia 2025 and IMSC. Participation in these naval and maritime defence events is expected to open new avenues for the Sri Lanka Navy to build inter-operability with r
egional and extra-regional partners, exchange best practices and procedures in maritime operations, and identify new challenges in the maritime domain.