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NAVSTRAT-2030 NAVSTRAT-2030
Enduring Operational Challenges of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard ............................................... 22
CONTENTS CHAPTER 3 ................................................................................................................................. 23

THREAT ASSESSMENT AND BROAD STRATEGIC DIRECTION .................................. 23
FOREWORD .................................................................................................................................. i Understanding the Strategic Context .......................................................................................... 23

LIST OF TABLES ........................................................................................................................ ii Significance of the Indian Ocean Region ................................................................................... 23
LIST OF FIGURES ..................................................................................................................... iii Regional Initiatives ..................................................................................................................... 24

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ......................................................................................................... vii Ports Developments and Potential .............................................................................................. 24
CHAPTER 1 .................................................................................................................................. 1 Anticipated Threats and Challenges ........................................................................................... 25

ASPIRATIONS OF THE NATION AND SRI LANKA NAVY ................................................ 1 Sri Lanka’s Maritime Security Interests ..................................................................................... 26
Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1 Non-Traditional Maritime Security Threats ............................................................................... 27

Historical Context and Importance of Maritime Security for Sri Lanka ..................................... 1 Hybrid Threats ............................................................................................................................ 27
Core National Values .................................................................................................................. 3 Threats to Maritime Economic Security ..................................................................................... 27

National Aim ............................................................................................................................... 3 Transnational Security Threats Viable in IOR ........................................................................... 27
National Interests ......................................................................................................................... 3 National Economy and Maritime Security ................................................................................. 28

Strategic Vision ........................................................................................................................... 4 Blue Economy and Maritime Security ....................................................................................... 28
National Security Objectives as Envisioned ................................................................................ 4 Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office (SLNHO) .................................................................. 29

National Security – Sri Lanka Navy’s Perspective ...................................................................... 4 Improved Maritime Search and Rescue System by Strengthening MRCC ................................ 29
Sri Lanka’s Maritime Space ........................................................................................................ 5 Maritime Environment Protection .............................................................................................. 30

The Concept of Maritime Power ................................................................................................. 7 Maritime Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) .................................... 30
Main Pillars of the Naval Strategy .............................................................................................. 8 Net Assessment – Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Coast Guard ................................................. 31

Sri Lanka Defence Review 2030 ................................................................................................. 8 Establishing Strategic Intent ....................................................................................................... 31
The Spectrum of Conflict ............................................................................................................ 8 Perceived Maritime Security Objectives .................................................................................... 31

Peace and Conflict ....................................................................................................................... 9 Core Functions of our Maritime Forces ..................................................................................... 32
The Maritime Fighting Power ..................................................................................................... 9 Broad Strategic Direction ........................................................................................................... 33

Sri Lanka Navy Vision .............................................................................................................. 11 CHAPTER 4 ................................................................................................................................. 34
Sri Lanka Navy Mission ............................................................................................................ 11 RESOURCE ALLOCATION AND BUDGETING .................................................................. 34

Sri Lanka Navy Values .............................................................................................................. 12 Comparison of National Defence Budget and Navy Budget in Last Six Years ......................... 34
Role of the Sri Lanka Navy ....................................................................................................... 13 Tri Forces Budget Allocation ..................................................................................................... 35
Role and Task of Sri Lanka Coast Guard .................................................................................. 13 Budgetary Rationale for Force Structuring ................................................................................. 35

Progress of Sri Lanka Navy’s Maritime Strategy 2025 ............................................................. 15 CHAPTER 5 ................................................................................................................................. 36

SLN-SLCG Shore Establishments and Detachments ................................................................ 17 PARTNERSHIPS AND NAVAL DIPLOMACY ...................................................................... 36
CHAPTER 2 ................................................................................................................................ 18 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 36
SRI LANKA COAST GUARD .................................................................................................. 18 Development of Partnerships through Diplomacy ..................................................................... 36

Evolution of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard ................................................................................... 18 Strengthen Diplomatic ties with Maritime Nations .................................................................... 37

The Contemporary Sri Lanka Coast Guard ............................................................................... 20 Engage in Joint Patrols and Exercises with Regional Navies .................................................... 37
Functioning of SLCG ................................................................................................................ 21

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