The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, felicitated the SLAF athletes who brought glory to the nation and the Air Force by securing medals at the 4th South Asian (SAAF) Senior Athletics Championships, held in Ranchi, India, from 24 to 26 October 2025. The felicitation ceremony was held at Air Force Headquarters today morning (03 November 2025).A total of 59 athlete...

SLAF Station Palavi celebrated its 18th anniversary yesterday (01 November 2025) with a series of social and recreational activities, organized under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Nishantha Priyadarshana, together with all officers, other ranks and civilian staff.The celebrations commenced with the customary Working Parade, reviewed by the Commanding Officer. The ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, was invited to deliver a Guest Lecture on the theme ‘Strategic Contributions of the Air Force in Safeguarding National Interests, Its Evolving Role in Modern Defence, and Integration within the Broader National Security Framework’ for the officers of the Tri-Services and Police of Course No. 04 at the National Defence Col...

The Inter Unit Practical Rifle Meet 2025 was conducted from 26 to 30 October 2025 at the SLAF Regiment Training Centre, Ampara. The Awarding Ceremony was held at the firing range premises with the gracious presence of the Director General Ground Operations, President of the National Rifle Association of Sri Lanka and Chairman of the SLAF Shooting Air Vice Marshal Ruwan Chandima as the Ch...

A three-day workshop was successfully conducted for all dancers and drummers of the SLAF Performing Arts Wing. The workshop was conducted by the renowned artist Dr. Ravibandhu Vidyapathi, one of Sri Lanka’s most respected and accomplished dancer and drummer.Dr. Vidyapathi shared his vast knowledge and experience through both theoretical and practical sessions, providing invaluable insi...

The Inter Unit Rugby Championship - 2025 was held at Rugby Grounds SLAF Base Ratmalana yesterday (28 October 2025). The awarding ceremony took place at the same venue with the graceful presence of the Director General Planning, Air Vice Marshal Deshappriya Silva as the Chief Guest.SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura Rugby Team won the title as Men’s Champions for the year 2025 whilst SLAF...

SLAF athletes brought immense pride to the nation and the Force with their outstanding performances at the 4th South Asian (SAAF) Senior Athletics Championship, held from 24 to 26 October 2025 at the Morabadi Football Stadium in Ranchi, India.The highlight of the championship was the exceptional performance of Aircraftman Tharanga PR, who won the Gold Medal in the Javelin Throw with a re...

SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated its 47th anniversary today (27 October 2025) with a series of social and recreational activities organized under the guidance of the Acting Base Commander, Wing Commander GDP Premadasa, together with all officers, other ranks, and civilian staff.The day’s events commenced with the customary Working Parade, reviewed by the Acting Base Commander. The celebra...

The SLAF Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) successfully conducted another Awareness Programme on 24 October 2025 at Air Force Headquarters. The programme was attended physically by IAU members from Air Force Headquarters, while representatives from the Academy, Bases, and Stations participated remotely via Zoom.The session was conducted under the guidance of Head of the IAU, Air Vice Marshal D...

The 17th Air Force Open PSA (Professional Squash Association) Squash Championship 2025 concludes on a high note at the Squash Complex, SLAF Base Ratmalana today (24 October 2025). The finals were held in the Women’s Open and Men’s Open categories. The occasion was graced by the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Demian Weerasinghe, as the Chief Guest. The event ...

The First Myanmar Air Force–Sri Lanka Air Force Air Staff Talks were successfully held from 14 to 16 October 2025 in Yangon, Myanmar, with Myanmar serving as the host nation. The SLAF delegation was led by Director General Planning, Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva, while the Myanmar delegation was headed by Major General Myo Aung Latt, Deputy Chief of Staff (Air) (Mechanical) of the ...

The SLAF conducted its Annual Religious Ceremony and Almsgiving at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic yesterday evening (22 October 2025) and continued today (23 October 2025). The event was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, together with the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Krishanthi Edirisinghe. This significant...

The United Nations Peacekeepers' Medal Awarding Parade of Sri Lanka Air Force 10th Aviation Contingent deployed in Bria, Central African Republic was held glamorously today (22 October 2025). The Force Commander of MINUSCA, Lieutenant General Humphrey Nyone took the salute during the ceremony as the Chief Guest and reviewed the parade. The Governor of the Fertit Region, The Head of ...

With the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe and the Director General Health Services, Air Vice Marshal (Dr.) Lalith Jayaweera, along with Director Medical Services, Air Commodore (Dr.) Neeluka Abeysekara and Director Dental Services, Air Commodore (Dr.) Kumudu Weerasekara, a Medical and Dental Clinic was successfully conducted today (21 October 2025...

A 19 -member delegation of Australian Defence College visited the Air Force Headquarters today (21 October 2025). The delegation was led by Colonel Brandon Wood, along with officers who are currently on their field application and research visit to Sri Lanka.The head of the delegation, Colonel Brandon Wood, along with several members, was accompanied by the Australian Defence Advise...

The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), together with the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, visited the renovation site of the Colombo Central Bus Stand, Pettah yesterday (20 October 2025). The project is being implemented under the Clean Sri Lanka programme, which aims to enhance urban infrastructure and promote env...

The closing remarks and trophy awarding ceremony of the No. 45 Land Based Air Defence Basic Course was held today (20 October 2025) at the Air Defence Gunnery Training School (ADGTS), Sri Lanka Air Force Station Iranamadu. The Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Iranamadu, Group Captain Jayarathna Amarasinghe, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The No. 45 Land Based Air Defence Basic ...

The Clifford Cup Boxing Championship – 2025 was held from 15 to 19 October 2025 at the Royal MAS Arena, Royal College, Colombo 07, featuring 92 male and 42 female boxers from across the country. All bouts were conducted in accordance with World Boxing regulations.The Sri Lanka Air Force Boxing Team delivered an exceptional performance throughout the championship, securing an impressive...

It was a moment of utmost pride and glory for the Sri Lanka Air Force when it held the 14th President’s Colour Awarding and Commissioning and Flying Brevets Awarding Parade this morning (18 October 2025) at the SLAF Academy China Bay. The event was highlighted by the presentation of the President’s Colour to No. 03 Maritime Squadron, marking the 14th President’s Colour awarded to t...

The Assistance and Protection Basic Course, organized by the National Authority for the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) Sri Lanka, was successfully conducted at the No. 49 CBRNE Wing, SLAF Base Katunayake. The programme commenced on 13 October 2025 and concluded successfully yesterday (17 October 2025).The No. 49 CBRNE Wing had the honour of hosting the event, w...

The Disaster Assistance and Response Team (DART) of the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School, Diyatalawa, in collaboration with the Disaster Management Center (DMC) Badulla and several other relevant agencies, successfully conducted a rescue operation exercise near the 15th Milepost in Ella yesterday (16 October 2025).The joint exercise was organized to strengthen inter-agency coor...