In line with the 10th Anniversary of the Aircraft Overhaul Wing (AOW), SLAF Base Katunayake conducted a community service project yesterday (09 February 2026) at the Muditha Children’s Development Centre, Minuwangoda.The programme was carried out under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Malitha Kumarage, with the active participation of personnel of the Aircraft Over...

SLAF Base Hingurakgoda conducted a specialized medical, dental, and mental health clinic today (09 February 2026) at the base premises, under the guidance of the Base Commander, Air Commodore Sanoj Jayarathne. This initiative was part of a wider programme initiated by the Directorate of Welfare across all Air Force establishments to coincide with the 75th Anniversary celebrations of the ...

The Change of Command at No. 1 Information Technology Wing of the SLAF Base, Ratmalana, took place today (06 February 2026). The traditional handing over/taking over parade was conducted at the Base Parade Square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain VPS Gunasekara MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BSc (IT), psc. handed over command to Wing Commander EMIWR Ekanayake MSc (Def &am...

The Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri Lanka (APFASL) which is the Public Sector Wing of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) showcased the pinnacle of public sector financial reporting excellence with the announcement of winners of the 09th Best Annual Report and Accounts (BARA) Awards Competition. The award ceremony was held at the BMICH yesterda...

A donation programme to distribute school accessories to children affected by the recent natural disaster ‘Ditwah’ was successfully conducted today (05 February 2026) by SLAF Station Piduruthalagala, in collaboration with an external donor, at Nuwara Eliya. The programme was generously assisted by Mr. Rasika Wickremaratne and carried out under the supervision of the Commanding Office...

The 11th Sri Lanka Aviation Contingent deployed in the Central African Republic commemorated the 78th Independence Day of Sri Lanka yesterday (04 February 2026) with due pride and dignity. To mark the event, a ceremonial parade was conducted with the participation of all contingent members. The parade was commanded by Wing Commander MNRS Gunawardane and inspected by the Contingent Comman...

The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Italy to Sri Lanka, Captain (Navy) Armando Paolo SIMI called on the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera at Air Force Headquarters today (05 February 2026), on behalf of the Commander of the Air Force.The meeting featured a brief discussion between the Chief of Staff and the visiting Attaché on matters of mutual int...

The Defence, Air and Naval Attaché of the Embassy of Ukraine in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Colonel Volodymyr Bakai, paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, at Air Force Headquarters today (05 February 2026), on behalf of the Commander of the Air Force.During the meeting, the Chief of Staff and the visiting Attaché e...

Today marks the 78th anniversary of our nation gaining independence from colonial rule. This year’s National Independence Day celebrations were held under the theme of "Let’s Build Sri Lanka" at Independence Square today (04 February 2026).Under the able leadership of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, the Guardians of the Skies proudly participated in the...

The No.3 Air Defence Radar Squadron (ADRS) at SLAF Station Weerawila celebrated its 19th anniversary on 01 February 2026. Further, the customary working parade was held at the squadron premises and was reviewed by the Commanding Officer of No.03 ADRS, Wing Commander WDEH Walpita.In line with the anniversary celebration and ‘Clean Sri Lanka' project, the Weerawila Tank cleaning programm...

The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), along with the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted an inspection visit to the ongoing renovation project at the Colombo Central Bus Terminal, Pettah today (02 February 2026).The project is being carried out under the national Clean Sri Lanka programme, which aims to enh...

The change of command at SLAF Station Koggala took place today (02 February 2026) with a traditional handing over/ taking over parade at the station parade ground.  The outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain HAWP Hettiarachchi USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MBA, MCPS, B Com (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc handed over the command to Group Captain M Seneviratne USP, psc.Group Ca...

No. 02 Supply and Maintenance Depot proudly celebrated its 29th Formation Day yesterday (01 February 2026), marking nearly three decades of dedicated service to the Sri Lanka Air Force. The celebrations commenced with the customary Working Parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain LS Jayaweera. The celebrations were further enriched with a community service...

The SLAF Men’s Judo Team emerged as the Overall Champions in the Men’s Category at the 62nd National Judo Championship organized by the Sri Lanka Judo Association, reclaiming the prestigious title for the first time since 2014.The championship was held from 30 January to 01 February 2026 at the Indoor Stadium of the Ministry of Sports, Sri Lanka, with the awards ceremony conducted at...

The EVA Cup All Island Open Netball Championship 2026, organized by the Colombo District Netball Association, was successfully held from 31 January to 01 February 2026 at the SLAF Rifle Green Sports Ground, Colombo.Demonstrating exceptional skill, teamwork and determination throughout the tournament, the Sri Lanka Air Force Women’s Netball Team emerged as champions. In a closely contes...

No 5 Fighter Squadron of the SLAF celebrated its 35th anniversary today (01 February 2026) with a series of events, celebrating over three decades of dedicated service, operational excellence and commitment to national security.The Squadron was established on 1st February 1991, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the SLAF’s fighter capability. The formation commenced wi...

SLAF Base Anuradhapura conducted a medical campaign today (31 January 2026) at Sri Maha Piriwena, Ruwanweli Maha Seya, under the guidance of the Base Commander, Air Commodore Pradeep Piyaratne. The medical campaign was carried out with the participation of Base Medical Officers along with the Hospital staff of the Base. Total of 80 beneficiaries, comprising 52 Buddhist monks and 28 ...

The 3rd Sri Lanka Indoor Rowing National Championships were successfully held on the 30 and 31 January 2026 at the Diyawanna Rowing Centre. The event attracted a strong field of athletes, with participants representing the Sri Lanka Armed Forces, universities and schools from across the country.The championships witnessed a high standard of competition, reflecting the growing popularity ...

A Building Firefighting, High-Angle Rope Rescue and Building Rappelling Training Programme for the Marine personnel of the Sri Lanka Navy was successfully concluded at the Fire School & Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron (FS&FTMS) of the SLAF Base Katunayake. The tailor-made training programme, conducted from 19 to 30 January 2026, was designed to enhance the emergency respons...

In line with the religious observances conducted in view of the forthcoming 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force, an all-night Pirith Chanting Ceremony followed by an almsgiving was held at SLAF Base Vavuniya on 30 and 31 January 2026, under the guidance of the Base Commander, Air Commodore Prasanna Kuruwita.The religious programme commenced with a formal procession, during which ...

The High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mathew Duckworth, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe at the Air Force Headquarters today (30 January 2026).After the cordial discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Edirisinghe and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion.The occasion was attended by th...