The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, paid a courtesy visit to His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo, today (14 March 2025). During the meeting, His Eminence extended the best wishes of the Catholic community of Sri Lanka and invoked divine blessings upon the Commander and all members of the Sri Lanka Air Force....

The delegation from the Institute of Security Governance from USA paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (14 March  2025). The delegation was headed by the Country Project Coordinator, Mr. Matt Ashley. The team members paid the courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, where they engaged in a constructive discussion on matter...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, commenced the Annual Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Station Palaly today (12 March 2025).The Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Palaly, Group Captain Ananda Kumarasiri, welcomed the Commander upon his arrival and a Guard of Honour was conferred. Certificate of Commendation were awarded for following airman for meritorious c...

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training School at SLAF Station Palavi commemorated its 13th Anniversary today (12 March 2025), under the leadership of the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Sudesh Pushpakumara.The Commanding Officer reflected on the illustrious history of the EODTS and acknowledged the significant contributions of past and present members over the 13 years of journey. H...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit conducted a “Kapruk Pooja” invoking blessings for the SLAF in parallel with the celebration of its 74th Anniversary. This religious event was held today evening (11 March 2025) at the sacred Ruwanweliseya under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, and the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Krishanthi Ed...

The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted the traditional Flags Blessing Ceremony today (11 March 2025) at the sacred ‘Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi’ Anuradapura as part of the 74th Anniversary celebrations. The occasion was graced by the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, along with the participation of all Base Commanders, Academy Commandant, Station...

The No. 01 Information Technology Wing (No. 01 ITW) at SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated its 12th anniversary today (11 March 2025). The celebration began with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain API Sampath Kumara.As part of the event, the Commanding Officer delivered the address to all officers, other ranks and civilian staff, reflec...

The No.01 Air Defence Radar Squadron (ADRS), stationed at SLAF Base Katunayake, celebrated its 19th Anniversary today (10 March 2025) with a series of religious activities. A 'Shramadhana' campaign was conducted at the “Sri Jayadarshanarama” Temple at Bolawalana, Negombo and a Pirith chanting for spiritual blessings of the squadron and personnel was conducted under the guidance of Co...

The No.02 Air Defence Radar Squadron at SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated its 19th anniversary today,(10 March 2025). The squadron was originally established on 10 March 2006 with the Indra MK -11 radar system. The Formation Day proceedings commenced with a parade, which was observed by the Commanding Officer Squadron Leader JAK Jayawickrama.A service day initiative was conducted on 26 Febru...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit conducted the ‘මාතෘ වරුණ’ programme in line with International Women’s Day 2025 today (10 March 2025) at Air Force Headquarters, Sri Jayewardenepura. The event was organized under the guidance and initiative of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Krishanthi Edirisinghe, to honour and support women embracing the journey of mothe...

A special meeting on the proposed Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) hospital construction project was held on  07 March 2025 at the Defence Ministry, chaired by Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd).Air Force Commander Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, senior officials from the Defence Ministry, representatives from several state entities, and local government official...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Rugby Team has once again secured the support of Sanasa Life Insurance for the 2025 season, marking the fourth consecutive year of collaboration. The official signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) took place today (07 March 2025) with the participation of senior SLAF officials, including the Chairman SLAF Rugby, Air Commodore Subash Jayatilleke, Deputy ...

The Change of Command of No. 3 Leisure & Recreation Wing SLAF Base Katunayake held today (07 March 2025). The traditional handing over/ taking over parade was conducted at the Banquet Hall premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain HKH Dias  MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), Pg Dip (HRM), psc handed over the command to Group Captain ERD De Z Abeysek...

Air Vice Marshal Deepal Munasinghe RSP, USP, MISMM, MIM(SL), Justice of Peace (All Island) bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (07 March 2025), after completing 36 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Director General Logistics of the Sri Lanka Air Force.Air Vice Marshal Munasinghe made an official farewell call on the...

The 13th Defence Services Triathlon Championship 2024/2025 was successfully held today (06 March 2025) at the scenic Thissa Wewa in Anuradhapura. The event, which showcased the combined strengths of the armed services in a grueling test of endurance and skill, culminated in an awards ceremony held at the same venue.The championship comprised three demanding events: a 750-meter swim, a 20...

The ceremonial Handing Over / Taking Over Parade was held today (06 March 2025), at No. 2 Information Technology Wing of the Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School, Ekala. During the ceremony, Wing Commander KDC Krishantha officially assumed command from the outgoing Commanding Officer, Wing Commander GDI Sanjeewa, becoming the 6th Commanding Officer of the Wing.Prior to this appointm...

Air Vice Marshal Chandana Geethapriya USP, MSc (Sec & Strat Std), BSc (Def Stu), ndc,psc, bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force yesterday (05 March 2025), after completing 35 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Director General Constructions Engineering of the Sri Lanka Air Force.Air Vice Marshal Geethapriya made an offic...

The Air Defence Gunnery Training School (ADGTS) at SLAF Station Iranamadu proudly celebrated its 13th anniversary yesterday (05 March 2025). Originally established at SLAF Base Katunayake, the school was relocated to SLAF Station Iranamadu on 05 March 2012, on which date it also became an independent formation within the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).Since its inception, the Air Defence Gun...

The sacred relics enshrinement ceremony at the historic Nilagiri Maha Seya, a significant landmark in Buddhist cultural history, took place yesterday (04 March 2025). The ceremony was held at Nilagiri Maha Seya, which stands 215 feet tall and 104 feet wide, located 19 km from the Siyambalanduwa-Pottuvil road, on the border of the Monaragala and Ampara districts in Eastern Province. The e...

The Junior Command and Staff College at SLAF Academy China Bay commemorated its 26th Anniversary today (04 March 2025), under the leadership of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Sameera Vidanapathirana. As a part of the celebrations, the Commanding Officer delivered a customary address to all Officers, Student Officers, Other Ranks and Civilian Staff reflecting on the institutio...

The newly constructed hangar facility at the Sri Lanka Aviation Unit, MINUSCA, Central African Republic, was officially declared open by the Head of Office, Sector East, Mr. Bara Dieng, yesterday (03 March 2025). The facility was then formally handed over to the Contingent Commander of the 10th SLAF Aviation Contingent, MINUSCA, Group Captain Uditha De Silva.Construction of the hangar co...