Demonstrating pride, discipline and teamwork, a contingent of Air Scouts from the Sri Lanka Air Force took part in the Galle Corroboree 2025, organized by the Galle District Scout Association. The event was held from 09 to 14 July 2025 at G/Hapugala Maha Vidyalaya.The contingent comprised 38 Air Scouts from SLAF Station Koggala and nine from SLAF Trade Training School Ekala, led by six d...

The Change of Command of SLAF Base Anuradhapura was held today (16 July 2025). The handing over/ taking over parade was conducted at the base parade ground where the outgoing Base Commander, Air Commodore PN Gunathilake WWV and Bar, RWP, RSP, USP, MMS (Mil Com), Msc (Strat stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), MIM (SL), AMITD (SL), fawc, psc, qfi. handed over the command to Air Commodore SAPT Piyarath...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Base Anuradhapura today (11 July 2025). Upon his arrival, he was received by the Base Commander, Air Commodore Poojana Gunathilake.The Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade, which was led by the Base Commander. During the parade, certificates of commendation were...

The “Skill Wings” vocational training program organized by Seva Vanitha Unit commenced in collaboration with “Forever Skin Natural (Private Limited)” today (11 July 2025) at Air Force Headquarters. The inaugural session was conducted by Head of Activations & Promotions of Forever Skin Natural (Private Limited), Mr. Buddhika Wickramage and Head of Operations Chalmway (Private ...

A comprehensive Mindfulness Workshop was successfully conducted recently at the SLAF Headquarters 'Horizon' hall. The workshop sessions were expertly facilitated by Dr. Nalin Jayasuriya and Dr. Kaushalya Perera, distinguished professionals in their respective fields. Dr. Nalin Jayasuriya, a renowned Management Trainer and Business consultant, brought his extensive expertise in human pote...

Air Vice Marshal Asitha Hettiarachchi was appointed as the Director General Electronics and Computer Engineering of the Sri Lanka Air Force, with effect from today (11 July 2025). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Hettiarachchi at the Air Force Headquarters on 09 July 2025 and conveyed his b...

An educational and entertainment programme for preschool students and their parents was successfully held today (09 July 2025) at the Sri Lanka Air Force Museum, Ratmalana. This collaborative initiative was organized by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Directorate of Welfare, Media Division and the electronic media partner for the event, Supreme Radio (Pvt) Ltd. The programme brought together...

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, paid an official visit to Air Force Headquarters and called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (09 July 2025) at Air Force Headquarters, Sri Jayewardenepura.Upon his arrival, the Navy Chief was warmly received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura, Air Commodore Buddika Piy...

Regiment Special Forces (RSF) Wing at SLAF Station Morawewa celebrated 22nd anniversary yesterday (07 July 2025). The RSF Wing was established as an integral special unit of the SLAF Regiment and it takes up a wide variety of operations, including Air Base Defence and Rescue (ABDR) Operations, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR), Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations, Comba...

The Directorate of Logistics successfully conducted a four-day refresher training programme on ‘Safe Load Handling’ for 16 qualified Air Loadmasters of the SLAF. Held from 01 to 04 July 2025, the programme was organized under the direction of the Director General Logistics, Air Vice Marshal Gladvin Atapattu. Its primary objective was to update participants’ knowledge and enhance th...

Firefighters from the SLAF Station Palavi, in collaboration with the District Disaster Management Coordinating Unit, the Palavi Municipal Council Fire Brigade, SLNS Thambapanni of the Northwestern Naval Command, and the Sri Lanka Army’s 58th Infantry Division, conducted a joint operation to contain a fire at a garbage dump in the Puttalam area yesterday (05 July 2025)....

As part of the island-wide "Clean Sri Lanka" initiative, SLAF Station Katukurunda successfully conducted a clean-up, repair and repainting of frequently used public fixtures in the Kalutara area yesterday (04 July 2025).The programme, carried out under the guidance of the Commanding Officer of the Station, Group Captain Manjula Abeywickrama, covered six key locations, including technical...

The finals of the Inter Unit Netball Championship 2025 were held today (04 July 2025) at the SLAF Health Management Centre, Colombo. The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Krishanthi Edirisinghe, graced the finals and awards ceremony as the Chief Guest. Also present were the President of the Seva Vanitha Unit of Sri Jayewardenepura, Mrs. Muzeen Noor, Chairperson of the SLAF ...

The Air Defence Command and Control Centre (ADC&CC) at SLAF Station Mirigama commemorated its 19th anniversary recently. Established in 2006, the ADC&CC serves as the nerve centre of the National Air Defence Network, with the primary mandate of safeguarding national airspace.Since its inception, the ADC&CC has played a pivotal role in enhancing national security through its c...

Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, paid an official visit to Air Force Headquarters and called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (04 July 2025) at Air Force Headquarters, Sri Jayewardenepura.Upon his arrival, the Army Chief was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura, Air Commodore Buddika Piyas...

The foundation stone for a new five-storey building at the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital was ceremonially laid today (03 June 2025). This significant development project is being undertaken with the full supervision and dedicated labour of the Sri Lanka Air Force, while the financial sponsorship is generously provided by the Founder and Chairman of the Indra Traders Group, Mr. Indra Kumara...

Master Warrant Officer M Damith took over duties as the Command Master Warrant Officer (CMWO) of the Sri Lanka Air Force under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe today (02 July 2025) at Air Force Headquarters. The Commander handed over the appointment letter to Master Warrant Officer M Damith this morning at the Commanders Office.The Outgoing Co...

The Performing Arts Wing (PAW) of SLAF Base Katunayake, originally established as the SLAF Band in 1970, marked its 55th Formation Day yesterday (01 July 2025). Under the guidance of the former Director of Performing Arts, Group Captain Jayerathna Amarasinghe, a series of activities were organized. The commemorative events commenced on 30 May 2025 with a community cleaning project a...

The Handing Over / Taking Over Parade to mark the Change of Command at SLAF Station Batticaloa was held yesterday (01 July 2025) at the Station Parade Square. The event followed customary proceedings, during which the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain KHMSS Bandara RSP, USP, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), ceremonially handed over command to Group Captain RPDM Ranrajeewana RWP, MSc (Def &...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, made his official call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, at the Navy Headquarters today (02 July 2025).The Commander of the Navy warmly welcomed Air Marshal Edirisinghe to Navy Headquarters, where they engaged in cordial discussions. Subsequently, the two Commanders exchanged mementos to commemorat...

The SLAF Hospital Colombo celebrated its 11th anniversary today (01 July 2025). The formation day celebrations commenced with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain TVSS Alwis. She addressed all officers, airmen and civil staff, expressing gratitude to everyone who has contributed to the development of the hospital since its inception. S...