Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake marked its 75th Anniversary of dedicated service to the Nation with a series of commemorative events, reflecting its proud legacy and enduring contribution to the Sri Lanka Air Force. The anniversary celebrations commenced with the customary Working Parade, commanded by Group Captain Gihan Rodrigo and reviewed by the Base Commander, Air Vice Marshal Am...

No. 1 Flying Training Wing (No 1 FTW) proudly known as the “Cradle of Military Aviators” commemorated its 75th Anniversary today (01 September 2026) at the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay marking seven and a half decades of distinguished service and excellence in military flying training.The proud history of No. 1 FTW dates back to 01 September 1951, when No. 1 Flight of the Ro...

The Non-Commissioned Officers' Management School, SLAF Academy China Bay, celebrated its 26th Anniversary on 01st September 2026 under the guidance of the Acting Commanding Officer, Squadron Leader KL Dhanawalawithana. The Non-Commissioned Officers' Management School, was established in the year 2000 with the primary aim to develop leadership qualities and managerial skills of the Non-Co...

Air Vice Marshal Prasanka Martino was appointed as the Director General Aeronautical Engineering in the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from today (01 September 2026). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Prasanka Martino at the Air Force Headquarters today and conveyed his best wishes to the new...

The Legal Division of the Sri Lanka Air Force successfully conducted the 7th and 8th Legal Aid Programmes for Air Force personnel at SLAF CTS Dla and SLAF Stn Wla on 28 and 29 August 2026, respectively. The programmes were conducted through a series of sessions covering a brief introduction to the legal system of Sri Lanka, Air Force Law, an introduction to the prevention of dangerous dr...

The bilateral exercise, 'Atlas Angel – II - 2026,' led by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), commenced today (31 August 2026) at No 2 Squadron, SLAF Base Katunayake. This comprehensive five-day training will be conducted in partnership with the Montana National Guard (MTNG) and marks a significant collaboration between the United States and Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Police, with the observ...

The Adjutant General of the State of Montana National Guard and Head of the Delegation, Brigadier General Trace Thomas, called on the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, today (31 August 2026).During the meeting, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, Brigadier General Thomas and the delegates engaged in productive discussions on ma...

A 6-member delegation from the Indian National Defence College (NDC) visited Air Force Headquarters today (31 August 2026). The delegation was headed by Air Commodore Promeet Bose.The head of the delegation, Air Commodore Promeet Bose, along with a few members, called on the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, where symbolic mementos were exchanged to m...

SLAF CTS Diyatalawa conducted a medical and dental clinic on 29 August 2026 at Heel-Oya Purana Viharaya, under the guidance of the Commanding Officer Air Commodore Lalith Sugathadasa.The clinic was conducted with the participation of SLAF Medical Officers, a Dental Officer, a Clinical Psychologist and hospital staff. A total of 200 beneficiaries comprising Buddhist monks and civilians, r...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the No. 01 Non-Commissioned Officers’ Management Course (NCOMC I) conducted in English and Sinhala Medium was held today (28 August 2026) at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Academy China Bay, under the patronage of the Director General Construction Engineering, Air  Vice Marshal Krishantha Hewapathirana, who graced the occasion as the Chief Gues...

The Headquarters Officers’ Sports Fiesta 2026 was successfully conducted with the participation of a large gathering of Officers, culminating yesterday (25 August 2026) at Rifle Green Grounds, Colombo. The event was graced by the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, as the Chief Guest. The Chief of Staff Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, and the Deputy Chief of...

Air Vice Marshal Sumedha De Silva, Eng, USP, BSc (Def Stu), A Eng, AMIE (SL), MIM (SL), bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) yesterday (24 August 2026), upon completion of over 36 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he served as the Director, Project Management Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force.Prior to his retirement, Air Vice Marshal Sumedha De...

A specialized Basic Training Programme on Aviation Fuel Handling and Quality Maintenance for Logistics Officers, Officer Cadets, Aviation Fuel Quality Controllers and Logistics Assistant Advanced Trainees, was conducted on FOC basis from 18 to 21 August 2026 at the Logistics School, EP&AU, SLAF Base Katunayake. The programme was organized under the guidance of the Directorate of Logi...

The third edition of the Sri Lanka Air Force “Culinary Arts Competition 2026” concluded successfully today (22 August 2026) at Sigiriya, under the patronage of Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Jointly organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Chefs’ Association of Sri Lanka in accordance with World Association of Chefs’ Societies...

The Handing Over / Taking Over parade to mark the change of Command at SLAF Station Batticaloa was held yesterday (21 August 2026) at the station parade square. The event followed customary proceedings during which the Acting Commanding Officer Wing Commander BMPI Balasooriya MSc (Mil Tech), BA (Def Stu) ceremonially handed over command of the Station to Group Captain DSS Seneviratne USP...

A workshop on “Results-Based Management” was conducted at Air Force Headquarters on 18 August 2026, on the initiative of the Director General Planning, to enhance understanding and strengthen the implementation of the Organisational Results Framework (ORF) within the Sri Lanka Air Force, in line with the directives of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development through...

The Fire and Rescue Service of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) successfully conducted the Annual Fire Evacuation Drill at the Headquarters of Development Holding (Pvt) Ltd (DHPL), Nawam Mawatha, Colombo 02, on 21 August 2026, with the aim of enhancing emergency preparedness, strengthening inter-agency coordination and assessing operational readiness in high-rise fire and rescue scenarios....

The Change of Command at No 5 Fighter Squadron, SLAF Base Katunayake was held on 20 August 2026 where Group Captain SMMMM Senanayake WWV, RSP and Three Bars, USP, MMS (Mil Com-PRC), BSc (Mgt), AMITD (SL), psc, qfi handed over the command to Wing Commander MDR Perera MLRHRM, BSc (Mgt), qfi. The traditional handing over taking over parade was conducted at the squadron premises with the par...

The 19th International Research Conference (IRC) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) commenced on 20 August 2026, with Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, attending the inaugural session. The conference was inaugurated by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya as Chief Guest, under the theme “From Crisis to Opportunity: Reimagining Go...

Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Fire and Rescue personnel successfully participated in the Annual Fire Evacuation Drill conducted at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Colombo, today (20 August 2026) in collaboration with the Fire Service Department of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC). The exercise was conducted with the aim of enhancing emergency preparedness, strengthening inter-agency coord...

Responding to a request from the Police OIC Puvarasankulam, the Fire & Rescue Team of SLAF Base Vavuniya, comprising one officer and four firefighters, successfully brought a large-scale forest fire near the University of Vavuniya under control on 19 August 2026.Acting swiftly upon receiving the information in the late afternoon, the team proceeded to the location under the guidance ...