Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The Government of Japan has agreed to provide a grant of Japanese Yen 1 billion (approximately Rs. 2.08 billion) to the Sri Lanka Navy under its Official Security Assistance (OSA) Programme 2026 to strengthen the Navy's defence and maritime surveillance capabilities.

The Exchange of Notes relating to the grant assistance was signed on 10 November 2026 by Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, on behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka, and Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka ISOMATA Akio, representing the Government of Japan.

Under the project, 25 Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) will be provided to the Sri Lanka Navy. The vessels are expected to be deploye...