The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda yesterday (07 June 2025).The Commander reviewed the parade which featured the Air Force Standards and the parade was commanded by the Base Commander SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, Air Commodore Dinesh Jayaweera. Moreover, the Certificates of Commendation were aw...

The Change of Command at No. 1 Information Technology Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force Base, Ratmalana, took place yesterday (06 June 2025). The traditional handing over/taking over parade was conducted at the Base Parade Square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain API Sampath Kumara USP, PgDip (Def Mgt), handed over command to Wing Commander VPS Gunasekara BSc (IT), MSc ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Base Vavuniya today (06 June 2025).The Commander reviewed the parade which featured the Air Force Standards and the parade was commanded by the Base Commander SLAF Base Vavuniya, Air Commodore Asela Kuruwita. Moreover, the Certificates of Commendation were awarded by the C...

The 77th International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers was proudly commemorated on 29 May 2025 across all UN missions worldwide, recognizing the invaluable contributions and sacrifices made by peacekeepers in promoting global peace and security.In concurrence with this global observance, the Sri Lanka Aviation Unit deployed in Bria, Central African Republic, actively participated in a...

The Change of Command at the Aircraft Overhaul Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake was held today (06 June 2025).The traditional handing over/taking over parade took place at the wing premises, where Air Commodore WADC Wijesinghe, USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Def Stu), AMIE (SL), A Eng, psc, officially handed over command to Group Captain MS Kumarage, USP, BSc (Def Stu).Group Captain MS...

In line with the Clean Sri Lanka Project, the SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa successfully carried out a Community Outreach Programme at B/Soragune Maha Vidyalaya, Haldummulla, yesterday (05 June 2025), under the  patronage of Commanding Officer Air Commodore Rukman Dassanayake.The initiative was designed to enhance community well-being and support the holistic development of...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe,  participated in the Sri Lanka–India Defence Dialogue held today (05 June 2025) at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura.The Sri Lankan delegation was led by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) while the Indian delegation was headed by the Indian Defen...

The Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) of India, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit of the Indian Air Force, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (05 June 2025), at Air Force Headquarters.Air Marshal Dixit is visiting Sri Lanka following his participation in the concluded Indo–Sri ...

The SLAF Women’s Cricketer, Corporal Malsha Shahani has delivered an exceptional performance at the prestigious ‘Women’s Japan Premier League – 2025’, held from 27 May to 01 June 2025 in Sano City, Japan.Representing the well-known ‘Mamushi’ Team, Corporal Malsha Shahani’s outstanding performance was instrumental in steering the team to success. Her efforts played a cruci...

The 13th Defence Services Wushu Championship 2024/2025 conducted successfully at the Sri Lanka Army Mahinda Rajapaksa Indoor Gymnasium, Ambepussa from 02 to 04 June 2025. The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Army Wushu, Brigadier CS Thibbatuge graced the occasion as the chief guest. The Sri Lanka Air Force Women’s Wushu team emerged as the Women’s Champions, securing an impressive haul...

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia, the Hon. Richard Marles, arrived in Sri Lanka today (03 June 2025) for an official visit. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, was among the dignitaries present at Bandaranaike International Airport to bid farewell to the departing Deputy Prime Minister.The Deputy Minister of Public Security and Pa...

The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), undertook an inspection visit to the Batticaloa region in the Eastern Province today (03 June 2025), with the aim of assessing the current security situation.The visit was also attended by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe.During the visit, the Defence Secretary held discuss...

The No. 4 VVIP/VIP Helicopter Squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force commemorated its 60th anniversary on 01 June 2025, marking six decades of dedicated service to the nation. The celebrations began with a formal working parade attended by all squadron personnel.To mark this milestone, a series of religious and community-focused events were organized. A pirith chanting ceremony followed by ...

SLAF Station Sigiriya conducted a full-day educational and practical training program yesterday (02 June 2025) for Home Science students from the Thambuththegama Educational Zone. The event was held under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain SV Premawardhane.A total of 52 students and 15 teachers participated in the program, which was designed to provide practical learni...

As part of an initiative to enhance the legal knowledge and regulatory awareness of SLAF pilots, a lecture series on Air Law and related subjects has been conducted by the Director Supplies and Services, Group Captain Kapila De Silva, who is currently serving in the Directorate of Logistics. The programme aimed to strengthen the understanding of International Aviation Law among aircrew, ...

The Directorate of Information Technology of the SLAF plays a leading role in the development of a new National Education Management System, recently announced by the Ministry of Education. This initiative forms a key part of the government's broader efforts to digitise and improve the management of the education sector.The project was formally discussed during a meeting held at the Mini...

The No. 111 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Squadron at SLAF Base Vavuniya, celebrated its 17th anniversary on 01 June 2025. To commemorate the occasion, the customary working parade was held at the squadron parade ground and was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander PWDB Rathnayake.The origin of UAV operations in Sri Lanka trace back to 1996, with the formation of No. 11 UAV ...

The opening ceremony of the Centre for Correction, Discipline and Rehabilitation (CCDR) and the inaugural CCDR course was held today (02 June 2025) at the lecture hall of the venue.The Acting Director General Ground Operations and Director Personnel and Planning, Air Commodore Manoj Galappaththi, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The Base Commander SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Commodor...

The SLAF Station at Weerawila marked its 47th anniversary yesterday (01 June 2025), with a series of meaningful events. The celebrations commenced with the customary working parade which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain WMNN Wanasinghe. A tree planting project and recreational activities were organized following the parade. In line with the 47th anniversary, sev...

The Sri Lanka Carrom Federation hosted the  Grand Slam Ranking Carrom Championship 2025 from 24 May to 01 June 2025. The SLAF Carrom Team emerged with outstanding achievements throughout the tournament.Corporal Peiris PKN of the SLAF secured the Championship title in the Men’s Singles Event, earning a commendable Sri Lanka Men’s Ranking of No. 3. Meanwhile, in the Women’s Sing...

The Sri Lanka Air Force, in collaboration with Eagles’ Golf Links and Courses, successfully hosted the 4th edition of the Eagles’ Quadrangle Cup an inter-club golf tournament concluded on 31 May 2025, amidst the breathtaking coastal setting of China Bay near the historic harbour city of Trincomalee.Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva, Director General Air Operations, attended the tourn...