The foundation stone for a new five-storey building at the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital was ceremonially laid today (03 July 2025). This significant development project is being undertaken with the full supervision and dedicated labour of the Sri Lanka Air Force, while the financial sponsorship is generously provided by the Founder and Chairman of the Indra Traders Group, Mr. Indra Kumara...

Master Warrant Officer M Damith took over duties as the Command Master Warrant Officer (CMWO) of the Sri Lanka Air Force under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe today (02 July 2025) at Air Force Headquarters. The Commander handed over the appointment letter to Master Warrant Officer M Damith this morning at the Commanders Office.The Outgoing Co...

The Performing Arts Wing (PAW) of SLAF Base Katunayake, originally established as the SLAF Band in 1970, marked its 55th Formation Day yesterday (01 July 2025). Under the guidance of the former Director of Performing Arts, Group Captain Jayerathna Amarasinghe, a series of activities were organized. The commemorative events commenced on 30 May 2025 with a community cleaning project a...

The Handing Over / Taking Over Parade to mark the Change of Command at SLAF Station Batticaloa was held yesterday (01 July 2025) at the Station Parade Square. The event followed customary proceedings, during which the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain KHMSS Bandara RSP, USP, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), ceremonially handed over command to Group Captain RPDM Ranrajeewana RWP, MSc (Def &...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, made his official call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, at the Navy Headquarters today (02 July 2025).The Commander of the Navy warmly welcomed Air Marshal Edirisinghe to Navy Headquarters, where they engaged in cordial discussions. Subsequently, the two Commanders exchanged mementos to commemorat...

The SLAF Hospital Colombo celebrated its 11th anniversary today (01 July 2025). The formation day celebrations commenced with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain TVSS Alwis. She addressed all officers, airmen and civil staff, expressing gratitude to everyone who has contributed to the development of the hospital since its inception. S...

The Change of Command of Air Field Construction Wing SLAF Base Ratmalana was conducted on 16 June 2025 at the Air Field Construction Wing. The traditional customs proceeded, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain KADDT Kariyapperuma BSc (Eng), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), GCGI (SL), AMIE (SL), MIE(SL), I Eng temporarily handed over the command to Wing Commander BGW Perera AMIIE (SL) t...

The SLAF Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) convened the periodic meeting for the second quarter of 2025 at Air Force Headquarters on today (01 July 2025), under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe.The agenda of the meeting included a comprehensive review of the IAU’s strategic framework which included vision, core objectives and progress in implemen...

The change of Command at No 2 Mechanical Transport Repair and Overhaul Wing in SLAF Base Vavuniya took place today (30 June 2025). The outgoing Commanding Officer, Wing Commander BS Gamage BSc (Def Stu) Aero Eng, A Eng, AMIE (SL), MIM (SL) handed over the duties to Wing Commander GDP Premadasa USP, BSc (Mech Eng). The outgoing Commanding Officer, Wing Commander BS Gamage will contin...

The Baseball Finals of the 13th Defence Services Games 2024/2025, organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, were successfully held on 27 June 2025 at the Japan–Sri Lanka Friendship Baseball Ground, Diyagama. The tournament concluded with thrilling performances, highlighting the growing competitiveness and high standards of baseball within the Tri services. In the Men’s category, the SLAF...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Commander’s Inspection of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Morawewa today (28 June 2025).Prior to the formal inspection, the Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade, which was commanded by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Morawewa, Group Captain Prabath Alexander.Certificates of Commendation we...

SLAF Station Katukurunda conducted a Book Donation Programme at Malegoda Primary School yesterday (27 June 2025). A total of 53 schoolchildren benefited from this initiative.The event was organized under the guidance and support of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Manjula Abeywickrama, in commemoration of the Sri Lankans who sacrificed their lives during the 30-year conflict.The eve...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Commander's Inspection of Sri Lanka Air Force Academy in China Bay today (27 June 2025). Prior to the inspection proper, the Commander reviewed the Commander's Inspection Parade commanded by the Commandant of SLAF Academy China Bay, Air Commodore Amal Perera. Certificates of Commendation were awarded by the...

A dedicated training session focusing on ‘Legal Aspects in Contract Administration and SLAF Procurement Practices’ was successfully conducted for logistics officers of the SLAF at the SLAF Trade Training School (TTS), Ekala today (27 June 2025).This session was delivered by Director Supplies and Services at Air Force Headquarters, Group Captain Kapila De Silva, who provided in-depth ...

The Passing Out Parade (POP) of Paratroopers was held today (27 June 2025) at the SLAF Regimental Training Centre (RTC) in Ampara. The event was attended by the Deputy Chief of Staff of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal Damian Weerasinghe as the Chief Guest along with senior officers from the Tri-Services and the Special Task Force (STF).The ceremony began with static line jumps performed by th...

The opening ceremony of the newly established Administrative Building and Play Station of the preschool at SLAF Station Batticaloa was held today (26 June 2025). This event marked the fulfillment of a long-standing requirement for a dedicated administrative space to support the preschool's operations.The ceremony was held under the patronage of the Chairperson of the Air Force Seva Vanit...

In response to a request from the Department of Wildlife Conservation, the SLAF deployed dedicated teams to assist in a Human-Elephant Conflict Mitigation Operation conducted from 21 to 23 June 2025. The initiative aimed to safely deter wild elephants from entering human settlements and agricultural lands in areas identified as high-risk for human-elephant conflict. This joint operation ...

Bank of Ceylon ceremoniously inaugurated its new Limited Service Branch at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Akuregoda, yesterday (25 June 2025). The opening ceremony was graced by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe along with the Chairman of Bank of Ceylon, Mr. Kavinda De Zoysa and Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera.This new ...

Bell Textron formally presented Pilot Safety Award certificates to Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe and the Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera yesterday (23 June 2025) at Air Force Headquaters.Air Marshal Edirisinghe was recognized for completing 6,142 accident-free helicopter flying hours, while Air Vice Marshal Sumanaweera was honour...

The Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Wing (M&EEW) at SLAF Base Katunayake proudly celebrated its 23rd Anniversary on 22 June 2025. Currently, the Wing comprises seven officers specializing in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, along with 197 airmen trained across multiple technical disciplines.The Wing’s primary responsibility is the management and execution of all Mechani...

The Handing Over / Taking Over parade in view of the Change of Command at SLAF Station Palaly was conducted on 16 June 2025 at the Station Parade Square. The traditional customs proceeded, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain WMA Kumarasiri RSP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MA (IR), MRDP, psc. temporarily handed over the Command to Wing Commander WAPM Wickramaarachchi MSc (...