The SLAF Men’s and Women’s Kabaddi Teams showcased outstanding skills the Vision Anniversary Champions Kabaddi Tournament 2025, held on 23 and 24 August 2025 at the PD Sirisena Public Grounds, Maligawatta, claiming both championship titles in the respective categories.The SLAF Men’s Kabaddi Team secured the championship by defeating the Sri Lanka Navy in a thrilling final with a sc...

The Regiment Special Forces Training School (RSFTS) at SLAF Station Morawewa successfully conducted the No. 11 Heliborne Operation Course with the participation of 29 personnel. Among them were two foreign officers from the Bangladesh Air Force and Army, one officer from the Sri Lanka Navy and one officer from the Special Task Force (STF). The remaining participants represented the Sri L...

The Inter-Unit Volleyball Championship 2025 was held from 18 to 22 August 2025 at SLAF Base Katunayake. The finals and awards ceremony were graced by the Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Rajinth Jayewardene, who attended as the Chief Guest.SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura emerged Champions in both the Men’s and Women’s categories, while SLAF Base Anuradhapura and SLAF Comba...

The Change of Command at No 03 Air Defence Radar Squadron (ADRS), SLAF Station Weerawila held on today (22 August 2025) and the traditional handing over/taking over parade was held at Squadron premises. The outgoing Commanding Officer, Wing Commander PGVCP Nandasena MSc (Def and Strat Stu), psc handed over the command to Wing Commander WDEH Walpita psc....

A forest fire erupted near the Hambantota New District Hospital, within the Hambantota Divisional Secretariat, today (22 August 2025).The firefighting operation was carried out under the coordination of the Hambantota District Disaster Management Coordination Unit, with the joint support of SLAF Station Weerawila, the Hambantota Port, the Tangalle Municipal Council, the Hambant...

In a remarkable tribute to its proud aviation heritage, the Sri Lanka Air Force has mounted a PT-6 trainer aircraft as a monument at the National Cadet Corps Training Centre, Rantambe.This accomplishment was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Directorate of General Engineering , Directorate of Civil Engineering, SLAF Base Katunayake, Aeronautical Engineering Wing, Air...

The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) organized Men's and Women's "Intermediate Boxing Championship-2025" which was held from 18 August 2025 to 21 August 2025 at the Royal MAS Boxing Arena, Colombo 07. The SLAF Boxing team participated and excelled flying colours by winning six Gold, four Silver and two Bronze medals at this Championship. The leading Boxing teams of the country incl...

The Awarding Ceremony of Qualification Insignia was held today (19 August 2025) at Air Force Headquarters, where the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, graced the event as the Chief Guest. Accordingly, Flight Engineer, Air Surveillance and Fighter Controller Brevets were awarded to the individuals who qualified for the respective training courses.The awardees who ...

The SLAF has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Health to further strengthen cooperation in combating dengue and other public health challenges through the use of SLAF drone technology.The updated agreement was officially signed today (19 August 2025) between the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe and the Secretary to the Ministry of ...

SLAF Javelin thrower, Aircraftman Tharanga PR, who recently established a new National Record, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, at Air Force Headquarters yesterday (18 August 2025) prior to his departure to represent Sri Lanka at the World Throwing Championships 2025 in Mokpo, South Korea.The prestigious championship is scheduled to be held on 21 a...

The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit in Bria, serving under the United Nations mandate in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), has received high praise and official commendation for the successful execution of a high-risk Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) mission on 14 June 2025. Further, another commendation received to the unit, headed by the 10th Aviation Contingent Commander, Group Captain Udi...

The SLAF Women’s Hockey Team emerged champions at the “Nijabima Satan” 9-a-side Hockey Tournament, organized by the Past Pupils’ Association of Vijaya College, Matale and held today (17 August 2025) at the Nandimithra Ekanayake International Hockey Ground, Matale.In a thrilling final encounter, the SLAF Women’s Team displayed outstanding skill and determination to defeat the SL...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of No. 26 English Medium and No. 97 Sinhala Medium Non-Commissioned Officers' Management Courses was held on  yesterday  (15 August 2025) at the SLAF Academy China Bay under the patronage of the Director General General Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Indika Wickrmasinghe as the Chief Guest and Vice Chancellor, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, D...

The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Sri Lanka and Maldives, Her Excellency Dewi Gustina Tubing, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe at the Air Force Headquarters today (15 August 2025). After the cordial discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Edirisinghe and the visiting dignitaries exchanged mementos to mark the occasion...

The Inter Unit Tug of War Championship 2025 was held on 13 and 14 August 2025, at SLAF Base Katunayake. The awarding ceremony took place at the Hospital Sports Ground in Katunayake yesterday (14 August 2025) with the gracious presence of Director General Electronics & Computer Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Asitha Hettiarachchi, as the Chief Guest.The Men’s title was claimed by 26 R...

The delegation from the British High Commission in Sri Lanka, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe at Air Force Headquarters today (13 August 2025). The delegation was made up by Outgoing  Defence Advisor, Colonel Darren Woods and the newly appointed  Defence Advisor, Colonel Keith Miles.During the cordial discussion that ensued, the Commander...

Aircraftman Tharanga PR made history at the 2025 World Athletic Continental Tournament held in Bhubaneswar, India, clinching the Gold Medal in the Javelin Throw with a stunning distance of 86.50m, setting a brand-new National Record.This remarkable achievement not only brought glory to Sri Lanka but also secured Tharanga’s qualification for the prestigious World Athletics Championships...

The Graduation Ceremony of the No. 79 Junior Command and Staff Course was held today (11 August 2025) at the auditorium of the Junior Command and Staff College, SLAF Academy China Bay. The event marked the successful conclusion of a comprehensive 14 weeks academic programme, attended by 29 Officers from the Sri Lanka Air Force and one Officer from the Sri Lanka Navy and One Officer from ...

The Helicopter Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) programme among the SLAF, the Montana National Guard and the United States Cost Guard was successfully concluded at SLAF Base Ratmalana and Katunayake.The programme was conducted by the SLAF from 4 to 8 August 2025, with the participation of aviation professionals from both forces. The opening ceremony was held with the distinguished p...

The SLAF conducted a conference yesterday (07 August 2025) at Air Force Headquarters, led by the Command Master Warrant Officer, Master Warrant Officer M Damith. The event brought together Master Warrant Officers, Warrant Officers from Academy, Bases and Stations, as well as senior Airwomen from various Air Force establishments. The conference was aimed at enhancing the knowledge and per...

The 53rd Inter Unit Swimming Championship 2025, organized by the SLAF Aquatic Sports Team, was successfully held from 05 to 07 August 2025 at the Aquatic Sports Complex, SLAF Base Ratmalana, with the participation of students from guest schools, including St. John’s College - Nugegoda, Prince of Wales - Moratuwa, Anula Vidyalaya - Nugegoda, Viharamahadevi Balika Vidyalaya – Kiribathg...