The Ambassador of the United States of America to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Julie Chung, together with Director UNOPS South Asia, Mr. Charles Callanan, visited Sri Lanka Air Force Base Anuradhapura yesterday (12 December 2025) aboard a United States Air Force C-130 aircraft. Upon arrival, the delegation was received by the Base Commander, Air Commodore Pradeep Piyaratne.The C-130 aircraf...

In support of the ongoing humanitarian relief efforts, SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka, together with singer Umariya Sinhawansa, made a donation of medical supplies and essential relief items to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (12 December 2025) at Air Force Headquarters. The consignment was also supported by former Sri Lankan cricketer Roshan Mahanama. The former Chief of Staff of the...

SLAF Base Anuradhapura conducted a medical campaign yesterday (11 December 2025) at Sri Maha Mahindha Piriwena Old Mihinthala Road Anuradhapura, under the guidance of the Base Commander, Air Commodore Pradeep Piyarathne. The programme was coordinated by the District Director of the International Human Rights Organization and Director of ‘Anuradhapura Pinkam Upakaraka Sewaya’, Mr...

In a generous gesture of support for ongoing humanitarian relief efforts, Stafford Motor Company (Pvt) Ltd donated bedsheets, pillowcases and towels to the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) today (11 December 2025). The contribution will assist the relief drive providing essential maternity items to mothers of newborn babies and pregnant mothers in areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah.The symboli...

A guest lecture organized by the SLAF Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) on ‘Introduction to the Anti-Corruption Act and General Offences Related to Bribery and Corruption’ was successfully conducted today (10 December 2025) at Air Force Headquarters, in support of the Government’s initiative to observe National Integrity Week. Three distinguished officials delivered the session from the ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Dance Troupe participated in the Tourism Promotion Event held in Yangon, Myanmar, from 05 to 07 December 2025, following an invitation extended by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Myanmar.The event was organized to promote cultural exchange and strengthen relations between Sri Lanka and Myanmar, with particular focus on Buddhist and traditional Sri Lankan cultural prac...

Another MI-17V5 helicopter of the Indian Air Force (IAF) arrived in Sri Lanka today (09 December 2025) to further support the ongoing recovery efforts in disaster-affected areas.The helicopter, captained by Wing Commander Nagesh Kumar, carried an 11-member team along with essential Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) materials to reinforce relief activities on the ground.T...

The Graduation Ceremony of the No. 80 Junior Command and Staff Course was held yesterday (08 December 2025) at the auditorium of the Junior Command and Staff College, SLAF Academy China Bay. The event marked the successful conclusion of a comprehensive 14-week academic program attended by 24 Officers from the Sri Lanka Air Force, one Officer from the Bangladesh Navy and one Officer from ...

The Change of Command of the SLAF Combat Training School, Diyatalawa, took place today (08 December 2025). The traditional Handing Over and Taking Over Parade was held at the school premises, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore DMR Dassanayake USP, MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, handed over command to Group Captain DSMLK Sugathadasa USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt...

The first MI-17 V5 helicopter of the Indian Air Force (IAF), deployed to support Sri Lanka’s disaster relief efforts following Cyclone Ditwa, departed the island on 06 December 2025. The second MI-17 V5 concluded its mission and returned to India this morning (08 December 2025), marking the completion of the IAF’s air support operations conducted in close coordination with the SLAF.D...

The Carrom Association of Maldives hosted the 07th Carrom World Cup from 02 December 2025 to 06 December 2025 with the participation of 17 countries. Seven SLAF Carrom players represented Sri Lanka at the tournament and contributed significantly as part of the Sri Lanka National Carrom Team, bringing notable achievements to the country.The Men's Team emerged as Runner-Up, while the Women...

Two C-130 aircraft of the United States Air Force arrived in Sri Lanka today (07 December 2025) to augment ongoing air operations supporting national efforts to restore normalcy in communities affected by Cyclone Ditwa. The aircraft brought in specialized personnel and capabilities aimed at strengthening humanitarian assistance and disaster response activities conducted across the affect...

A consignment of humanitarian relief items from the Government of Myanmar arrived in Sri Lanka today (06 December 2025). The shipment was transported by a Myanmar Air Force (MAF) Y-8 aircraft carrying essential natural disaster relief supplies to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwa.The relief consignment was officially handed over to the Sri Lankan authorities at SLAF Base Katu...

The Defence Attaché, Colonel Klaus Merkel and Assistant Defence Attaché, Lieutenant Commander Marco Hellgrewe at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, at Air Force Headquarters today (05 December 2025).Following discussions on mutual interests, the Air Force Commander and the visiting dignitaries exchang...

Upon the invitation of the Commandant of Defence Services Command & Staff College (DSCSC),Major General HHKSS Hewage, the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, addressed the student officers of Course No. 19 at DSCSC in Sapugaskanda, today (05 December 2025).Course No. 19 of DSCSC consists of 152 student officers, including 75 from the Army, 25 from the Navy and ...

The SLAF was honoured for its achievements in engineering and technological innovation at the 37th Techno 2025 Awards Ceremony held recently at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. These recognitions followed the successful participation of the Tri-Services at the 37th Techno 2025 Engineering Exhibition conducted in October under the theme ‘Engineering for a Smart Nation.’The SLAF received...

Indian National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) members departed Sri Lanka this morning (05 December 2025) after successfully completing their mission under ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’.During their deployment, NDRF teams carried out extensive rescue and relief operations across cyclone-affected regions in coordination with the Sri Lankan military, reaching deep-flooded pockets, deliverin...

A consignment of humanitarian relief items from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of Pakistan arrived in Sri Lanka today (04 December 2025). The shipment includes tarpaulin sheets and dry milk, extended to support communities affected by the recent disaster.The Defence Attaché of Pakistan to Sri Lanka handed over the consignment to the Sri Lanka Air Force representative,...

The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, paid his last respects to the late Group Captain Nirmal Siyambalapitiya , the captain pilot who tragically succumbed to the Lunuwila incident , at his private residence in Ratmalana this morning (04 December 2025). The President also extended his deepest sympathies to the family of t...

The Annual Pre-School Concert of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Sri Jayewardenepura was held today (03 December 2025) at the Defence Services College Auditorium, Colombo, creating a vibrant evening filled with colour, creativity, and the remarkable talents of the children.The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Krishanthi Edirisinghe, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Comm...

A Pakistan Air Force C-130 aircraft arrived in Sri Lanka this evening (03 December 2025), carrying a contingent of 47 personnel from the Urban Search and Rescue Team, along with specialised Search and Rescue equipment, canine support assets, and essential humanitarian supplies intended to reinforce national relief and recovery efforts.The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, His E...