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...

The change of command of No 7 Helicopter Squadron at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda took place yesterday (29 January 2026) followed by the traditional Handing over and Taking over parade which was held at the squadron premises. The outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain HK Liyanaracchi USP, Pg Dip (Def Mgt) handed over the command to Wing Commander MGH De Silva RWP and Bar, RSP and two Bars,...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted a special inspection today (29 January 2026) of the ongoing construction of the new Children’s Ward Complex at Maharagama Apeksha Hospital.The five-storey building is being constructed under the financial sponsorship of Mr. Indra Kumara Silva, Founder and Chairman of the Indra Traders Group, with construction supe...

The Aviation Fundamentals for Beginners workshop was successfully conducted at the Air Force Museum, Ratmalana.The two-day weekend programme was designed for school children from Grades 6 to 13 and aimed at providing an introductory understanding of aviation-related concepts. The workshop featured interactive lectures, practical demonstrations, and guided visits to aircraft workshops, en...

Sri Lanka Aviation Unit deployed under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) continues to play a vital role in maintaining peace and stability within Sector East, the largest sector of the country. The unit conducts a wide spectrum of air operations, including troop transport, insertion and extraction missions, arme...

As part of the programmes leading up to the 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force, a Blood Donation Campaign was successfully conducted at the SLAF Academy China Bay, today (28 January 2026). The programme was organized by the Regional Blood Bank of the District General Hospital, Trincomalee, with the active participation of SLAF personnel....

SLAF Station Bandaranaike International Airport commemorated its 27th anniversary on 26 January 2026. The anniversary celebrations were conducted under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Kolitha Weerasekara.A series of events were organized in line with the anniversary programme. These included a tree-planting campaign, a camp-day cricket match with the participation o...

Air Vice Marshal Gihan Seneviratne USP, MDS, MSSD, BSc (Aero Eng-USA), ndc (Ban), AMIESL, psc, z was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, with effect from today (27 January 2026). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Gihan Seneviratne at the Air Force Headquarters ...