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NAVSTRAT-2030 NAVSTRAT-2030

OPV Offshore Patrol Vessel EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

PAT Pacific Augmentation Team
PCV Pollution Control Vessel The ‘Proposal for Sri Lanka Navy’s Strategy 2030 and Beyond’
(NAVSTRAT-2030), is a comprehensive framework designed to
PSO Public Security Ordinance address evolving maritime challenges while optimizing resources

Quad Quadrilateral Security Dialogue for national security. Maritime is an all-encompassing word,
including everything that is associated with the sea. The terms
RCEP Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership ‘naval’ and ‘maritime’ are not synonymous, navies are an integral

ReCAAP Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery part of maritime affairs. Within it, their work is linked in two
against Ships in Asia directions. First, the navy is linked to the full range of activities in
national defence; on the other, it is tied to the entire spectrum of
SAARC South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation civil activities relating to the sea. A strategy is the comprehensive
direction of all aspects of national power to achieve specific policy
SAGAR Security and Growth for All in the Region goals by exercising some degree of control at sea. Therefore, this

SAR Search and Rescue endeavour mainly deals with how Sri Lanka’s security policy
objectives can be achieved through the employment of naval power.
SE Strategic Environment This strategy emphasizes the rightsizing of the navy to align
SDGs Sustainable Development Goals capabilities with strategic objectives. The document emphasises the
importance of maritime security, outlining measures to enhance
SLA Sri Lanka Army maritime domain awareness, coastal surveillance and counter non-
traditional threats. A central focus is placed on building naval
SLAF Sri Lanka Air Force
capability through investments in the much-valued human
SLCG Sri Lanka Coast Guard resources, modern assets, infrastructure and fostering innovation.
Domestic and regional stability are key pillars, promoting
SLOCs Sea Lines of Communications collaborations with neighbouring navies in various ways, such as

SLN Sri Lanka Navy participation in regional initiatives, multi-lateral and bi-lateral joint
exercises are of paramount importance. The strategy aims to
SLNHO Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office contribute to economic prosperity by safeguarding SLOCs,

SMEE Subject Matter Experts Exchange supporting efficient maritime trade and facilitating infrastructure
development. Environmental protection is prioritized, with
SRR Search and Rescue Region commitments to combat illegal activities endangering marine
ecosystems. The rightsizing of the navy involves a comprehensive
STEEPLEM Social, Technological, Economy, Environmental, Political, Legal, Ethics, Military review of assets, personnel, infrastructure and optimizing resources

SWOT Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats to meet operational requirements along with other stakeholders
involved in protecting the national security. The strategy concludes
UN United Nations with a commitment to regular monitoring, evaluation and

UNCLOS United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea adaptability, ensuring a responsive and formidable naval force
aligned with national security imperatives.
UNCTAD United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

UNHRC United Nations Human Rights Council
UNODC United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

VBSS Visit, Board, Search and Seizure

VR Virtual Reality

VSS Volunteer Special Scheme

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