The SLAF Women’s Handball Team emerged victorious at the National Handball Championship 2025, held from 03 to 06 April at the Army Cantonment in Panagoda. The tournament featured top-tier teams from across the nation, showcasing a high level of competition and sportsmanship. Demonstrating remarkable skill, cohesion, and determination throughout the tournament, the SLAF Women’s Team s...

The Change of Command of No. 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron SLAF Base Hingurakgoda was held on 04 April 2025. The traditional Handing over/ Taking over parade was conducted at the squadron premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain PS Liyanarachchi RWP, RSP and four Bars, USP, MSc(Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Con & Pea Stu), psc handed over the comman...

The Inter-Unit Boxing Championship 2025 was held from 01 to 04 April 2025 at the Gymnasium SLAF Base Katunayake. This year, over 97 participants competed in both male and female categories and several talented young players were discovered during the championship.The final session and awards ceremony were held yesterday (04 April 2025) at the same venue. The event was conducted under 13 ...

The 128th birth anniversary of General Sir John Lionel Kotelawala (Companion of Honour, Knight of the British Empire, Doctor of Law), the third Prime Minister of Independent Sri Lanka and the patron of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, was commemorated today (04 April 2025).The ceremony was held at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University with the participation of Com...

SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 64th anniversary on yesterday (03 April 2025) under the guidance of the Commandant, Air Commodore Amal Perera. The day’s programme commenced with a customary working parade held at the Academy Parade Square, where the Commandant addressed all officers, other ranks and civilian staff of the Academy.Subsequently, a Community Service project programme...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, made his official call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, at the Army Headquarters today (04 April 2025).During the ensuing cordial discussion, the Commander of the Army extended his well wishes to Air Marshal Edirisinghe on his new appointment. Later on, the mementos were exchanged between the...

Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva was appointed as the Director General Air Operations of the Sri Lanka Air Force, with effect from today (04 April 2025). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva at the Air Force Headquarters today and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointe...

The SLAF Women's Kabaddi Team emerged victorious at the National Club Kabaddi Championship 2025, held on the 01 and 02 of April 2025 at the Panagoda Indoor Stadium. They secured the championship title by triumphing over the SL Navy Kabaddi Team in a closely contested final. Despite a strong challenge from their opponents, the Airwomen demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, sec...

The No. 08 Tactical Transport Squadron at SLAF Base Ratmalana commemorated its 29th anniversary yesterday (02 April 2025). In conjunction with the Formation Day celebrations, a special visit was organized for the families of the Squadron’s service personnel. This initiative aimed to provide them with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and demands faced by their loved ones ...

The SLAF Women’s Weightlifting Team secured the Overall Women’s Title at the National Weightlifting Championship, organized by the Sri Lanka Weightlifting Federation, by achieving an impressive tally of five gold medals and three silver medals.The National Weightlifting Championship took place at the Gallella Sports Complex in Polonnaruwa from 29 March to 02 April 2025 attracting par...

The Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Wing at SLAF Ratmalana proudly celebrated its 36th anniversary upon completing of 36 years of service yesterday (02 April 2025).Under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain PL Gunawardhana, a Bodhi Pooja was organized at Sri Sambodhi Nugashrama Viharaya in Ratmalana on 01 April 2025 to celebrate this significant milestone. ...

Air Vice Marshal Manoaj Keppetipola was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, with effect from today (02 April 2025). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Manoaj Keppetipola at the Air Force Headquarters today and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed Depu...

Air Vice Marshal Chaminda Wickremaratne RWP, USP, MSc (NSWS-Pak), MDS, MA (Sec Stu-USA), ndc (Pak), psc bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (02 April 2025), after completing 36 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force.Air Vice Marshal Wickremaratne made an official farewell ...

The Director General of Center for Defence Research and Development in the Ministry of Defence, Commodore Janaka Gunaseela called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe at Air Force Headquarters today (01 April 2025).Following discussions on future research and development programmes related to the SLAF under the Centre for Defence Research and Development, the ...

A specialized training workshop for the serving staff of SLAF welfare shops was successfully conducted yesterday (31 March 2025) at the Skymart Welfare Supermarket premises in Sri Jayewardenepura. The workshop was organized by the Directorate of Welfare in collaboration with Unilever Plc.Staff members representing Skymart, Sri Jayewardenepura, SLAF Guwanpura, and the Unit Welfare Shop in...

The Inter Unit Chess Championship 2025 was conducted at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala from 25 to 28 March 2025. The awards ceremony was held at the Main Auditorium with the graceful presence of the Director General Training, Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva as the Chief Guest.Twelve teams along with nearly 60 players participated in this year’s tournament and were judged by Arbiter...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Iranamadu today (28 March 2025). The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Suranga Seneviratne, where a ceremonial street line was accorded upon his arrival to the Sri Lanka Air Force Station Iranamadu.During the course of t...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of No. 07 Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosive Basic Course was held on today (28 March 2025) at No 49 CBRNE Wing SLAF Base Katunayake under the patronage of the Base Commander SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Commadore AV Jayasekera as the Chief Guest.The primary objective of this course is to equip specially selected servicemen with the knowledg...

The SLAF has achieved a significant step in indigenous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) development of the Vimana SII surveillance drone. Developed by the Aeronautical Research and Development Wing (AR&DW) at SLAF Station Katukurunda under the supervision of the Commanding Officer of AR&DW, Group Captain Manjula Abeywickrama, since 2024.The official handover ceremony took place toda...

The Change of Command at Equipment Provisioning & Accounting Unit SLAF Base Katunayake, took place yesterday (27 March 2025). The traditional handing over/taking over parade was conducted at the Unit Parade square, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain MMA Mendis USP handed over the Command to Group Captain ARG Rodrigo USP.The outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain...

An Iftar programme was held yesterday (27 March 2025) at the Airmen’s Mess of the SLAF Academy, China Bay. The event was graced by the presence of the Director General Aeronautical Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Gihan Senavirathna, the Commandant, Air Commodore Amal Perera, Commanding Officers from all formations, a cross-section of officers and Muslim service personnel of the Acad...