The Radar Maintenance Wing (RMW) at SLAF Base Katunayake established on 20th September 2009, proudly celebrated its 16th Anniversary today (20 September 2025). The Wing has grown into the central maintenance agency for Radar systems within Sri Lanka’s National Air Defence Network.To mark the occasion, a customary Anniversary Day Working Parade was held at the Wing premises, reviewed by...

In keeping with tradition, SLAF Academy China Bay held religious observances in commemoration of the nineteen Sri Lanka Air Force personnel who lost their lives in the tragic explosion at the Armory Section of the Academy on 21 January 1992.A night-long Pirith chanting ceremony was conducted yesterday (19 September 2025), invoking blessings for the eternal repose of the fallen war heroes...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisingh, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Station Pidurutalagala today (19 September 2025). The Commander was welcomed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura and was accorded a street line on his arrival.During the course of the inspection, the Commander visited all areas of the Station includin...

The Inter Unit Karate Championship 2025 was held at the Health Management Center, Thummulla, from 17 September to 18 September 2025. The Awards Ceremony took place at the same venue yesterday (18 September 2025).The event was graced by the Director General General Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Indika Wickramasinghe as the Chief Guest.SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura emerged as the Men’...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Commander's Inspection at SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa today (18 September 2025). Upon his arrival, he was received by the, Commanding Officer Air Commodore Rukman Dassanayake. The Commander reviewed the Commander's Inspection Parade, which was led by the Commanding Officer. During the parade, certific...

The Inter Unit Elle Championship – 2025 was concluded yesterday (15 September 2025) at Athletic Ground SLAF Base Katunayake with a colourful awarding ceremony. The Director General Logistics, Air Vice Marshal Gladwin Athapaththu graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. SLAF Base Katunayake secured the Men’s Championship, while the SLAF Trade Training School Ekala claimed the ...

The Awarding Ceremony for Certificates of Commendation and Qualification Insignia was held today (15 September 2025) at Air Force Headquarters. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.Certificates of Commendation were presented to individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Air Force. In addition, a Ca...

The Colombo Central Bus Terminal Renovation Project was officially launched this morning (15 September 2025) under the patronage of the President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, as part of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka' programme.For the first time in 60 years, the terminal will undergo complete redevelopment, transforming it into a modern...

The Change of Command at the Aeronautical Research and Development Wing at SLAF Station Katukurunda took place today (15 September 2025). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over Parade was conducted at the Wing premises where the Outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain MP Abeywickrama USP handed over command of the Wing to Group Captain I Chandratilleke USP, Pg Dip (Def Mgt).The new ...

The SLAF participated in the National Pentathlon Challenge 2025, held on 13 September 2025 at the Pearl Bay Sports Complex, Bandaragama. The event, organized by the Modern Pentathlon Federation of Sri Lanka (MPFSL), featured five disciplines: swimming, fencing, obstacle, running and shooting.SLAF athletes performed commendably across several categories. Flying Officer Isiwaruna...

The SLAF exhibited an extraordinary celebration of culinary potentiality on the 12 and 13 September 2025, with the second edition of the SLAF Culinary Art Competition taking place in the historic city of Sigiriya. The awarding ceremony was held today (13 September 2025), graced by the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, together with the Chairperson...

Sri Lanka successfully concluded ‘Exercise Pacific Angel – 2025’ today (12 September 2025) at SLAF Base Katunayake, marking another milestone in regional defence cooperation. Held from 08 to 12 September 2025, the exercise brought together the United States Pacific Forces, the Royal Australian Air Force, the Japan Air Self-Defence Force, the Maldivian National Defence Force and the...

Under the financial sponsorship of Mr. Indra Kumara Silva, Founder and Chairman of the Indra Traders Group, the construction of a new five-storey building at Maharagama Apeksha Hospital is underway, with skilled supervision and dedicated labour provided by the Sri Lanka Air Force. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted a special inspection today (12 Sept...

A fire broke out in Crude Oil Tank No. 2 at the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery yesterday evening (10 September 2025). Following an emergency request, firefighting teams from the SLAF were promptly deployed to assist in containing and extinguishing the blaze.Firefighters from SLAF Base Katunayake, SLAF Base Ratmalana, and SLAF Station Colombo, together with the respective Officers-in-Charge of...

The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit deployed under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) proudly celebrated its 11th Anniversary on 09 September 2025 at Bria, Central African Republic.The celebrations commenced with a Formation Day Parade, which was reviewed by the Contingent Commander of the 10th SLAF Aviation Contingent M...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the 2nd Flight Safety Course was held yesterday (09 September 2025) at the No. 61 Flight, SLAF Base Ratmalana. The event marked the conclusion of the academic programme designed to inculcate the fundamentals of flight safety across all branches of the officer cadre. A total of 17 officers from various branches of the SLAF successfully completed the co...

A 51-member delegation from the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSC&SC) – Bangladesh visited Air Force Headquarters today (09 September 2025). The delegation was headed by Group Captain Salahuddin Ahmed.The head of the delegation, Group Captain Salahuddin Ahmed, along with a few members, called on the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Demian Weera...

Exercise Pacific Angel – 2025 commenced today (08 September 2025) with an inauguration ceremony held at SLAF Base Katunayake. The multinational exercise will be conducted from 08 to 12 September 2025, with the participation of the United States Pacific Forces, the Royal Australian Air Force, the Japan Air Self-Defence Force, the Indian Air Force, the Maldivian National Defenc...

An awareness programme, conducted as part of the continuation of legal education for service personnel, on the ‘Provisions of the Proceeds of Crimes Act’ and ‘Ethics, Honour, Integrity, and Respect towards Military Discipline’, was successfully held today (08 September 2025) at Air Force Headquarters. The event was organized by the Legal Division of the SLAF under the guidance of...

The Change of Command at the SLAF Agro Unit, SLAF Base Katunayake, was held today (08 September 2025).The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over Parade took place at the Agro Unit, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain HBD Samaratunga MSc (Flori. & Land Arch.), BSc (Agri.), handed over command to Group Captain PS Jayathilaka BVSc, MPhil, PG Dip (Def Mgt) (Vet).Group Capt...

A five-player squad from the SLAF Chess Team participated in the 9th Negombo International Chess Festival 2025, held from 3 to 8 September 2025 at Wasana Resort, Kandana. After completing nine rounds of chess against 328 participants, the Air Warriors secured the championship title in the Mercantile category.The awards presentation was held today(8 September 2025) at the tournament venue...