Sri Lanka Air Force - Guardians of the skies

Our Vision

Ensuring National Security through effective employment of Air Power
Our Mission

To train, equip and deploy a professional Air Force exploiting our core competencies to undertake air operations in support of National Security
Core Values

Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence

MISSION - MOMENTUM - MILESTONES

ALL NIGHT PIRITH CHANTING CEREMONY

The Annual All Night Pirith Chanting Ceremony was held at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala yesterday (11 June 2026) under the directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, in line with the SLAF’s War Heroes Commemoration 2026.

SLAF FALLEN WAR HEROES HONOURED AT THE WAR HEROES’ MONUMENT SLAF TRADE TRAINING SCHOOL, EKALA

The SLAF’s Fallen War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony 2026 was held today (11 June 2026) under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, at the Sri Lanka Air Force War Heroes Monument, SLAF Trade Training School Ekala.

KFIR ‘LION CUB’ RETURNS TO THE SKIES WITH SUCCESSFUL TEST FLIGHT AFTER LONG HIATUS

The SLAF successfully conducted the first test flight of its upgraded Kfir C12 fighter aircraft today (11 June 2026) at SLAF Base Katunayake, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing modernization of the nation's fighter fleet.

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