Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne promoted to the rank of Admiral

December 18, 2022

Hon. President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces has elevated the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne to the rank of Admiral with effective from yesterday (17).

He served as the 24th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy. Having completed a successful career spanning of over 37 years he will be retiring from the service today (18).