The Defence Advisor to the Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka, Colonel Amanda Jhonston, call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, at Air Force Headquarters today (13 February 2025). Following discussions on mutual interests, the Air Force Commander and the visiting dignitaries exchanged mementoes to mark the occasion....

The second and final day's sessions of the 'Colombo Air Symposium 2025' commenced this morning (11 February 2025) at the BMICH in Colombo. The symposium, held under the theme "Transforming Air and Space Power for a Resilient Tomorrow: Prospects for Air Forces of the Indian Ocean Rim," continued into its second day with the arrival of the Guest of Honour, the Commander of the Air Force, A...

The SLAF Ladies’ Golf Team emerged as Champions, while the Men’s Golf Team secured the Runner-up position at the 13th Defence Services Golf Tournament, which was held today (11 February 2025) at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, Nuwara Eliya.This year’s tournament was hosted by the Sri Lanka Army, with the Security Forces (West) Commander and Chairman of the Sri Lanka Golf Club, Major Ge...

A delegation from the Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College, currently undertaking an international study tour in Sri Lanka, visited the SLAF Headquarters today (11 February 2025).During the visit, the head of the delegation, Colonel Lausanne Nsengimana Ingabire, accompanied by a group of senior officers, called on the Deputy Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Chaminda Wickremarat...

The Colombo Air Symposium 2025 (CAS), the annual international academic forum organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), commenced today (10 February 2025), for the seventh consecutive year at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo. Under the guidance and supervision of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, this year’s sympos...

A delegation from the Ministry of Defense of Japan and the Japan Air Self-Defence Force, headed by Colonel WADA Natsuki, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today (10 February 2025). The meeting included cordial discussions on matters of mutual interest, further strengthe...

In response to a request from the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Badulla, the Disaster Assistance and Response Team (DART) and  personnel from the SLAF Combat Training School in Diyatalawa, comprising one officer and eight airmen, successfully doused a large-scale bushfire in the Pahala Kadurugamuwa forest area in Diyatalawa today (10 February 2025).The Disaster Management Cent...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, made his first official call on the Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, yesterday (08 February 2025) at the Prime Minister’s office.This visit signifies the Commander's first official meeting with the Prime Minister since assuming duties as the 20th Commander of the...

After a 13-year-long wait, the Sri Lanka Air Force Rugby Team achieved a remarkable victory against the Sri Lanka Army Rugby Team, securing their place among the top four teams of the league. The match, held today (08 February 2025) at the Panagoda Army Rugby Ground, concluded with a final score of 27-19 in favor of the Air Force.The Air Force displayed a formidable attacking strategy in...

In keeping with tradition, the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, visited Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy and paid homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic this morning (08 February 2025).The Commander called on Venerable Mahanayake Theros of the Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters at their respective temples and received their blessings during the day. The occasion was atte...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Netball Team became Champions at the 13th Defence Services Netball Championship 2024/25 which successfully concluded yesterday (07 February 2025) at the Air Force Health Management Center, Colombo. The tournament commenced on 05 February 2025 in the form of a league tournament. Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lanka Army competed in the first match and Sri Lanka Air Fo...

Wing Commander WCM Dayarathne, MSc (Def & Strat stu), Bsc (Mgt), psc handed over the command of the No 8 Tactical Transport Squadron at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana to Wing Commander TME Mutaliph RSP and Bar, Msc(MOA)USA, Pg Dip(Def Mgt), Pg dip(IR), psc, qfi yesterday (06 February 2025). The Handing Over Taking Over parade was held at the squadron premises with the participati...

The Defence Adviser to the High Commission of India to Sri Lanka, Captain M Anand called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe at Air Force Headquarters today (07 February 2025). After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the visiting dignitaries exchanged mementos to mark the occasion. ...

The Italian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Damiano Francovigh called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe at Air Force Headquarters yesterday (06 February 2025). After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the visiting dignitaries exchanged mementos to mark the occasion. The Ambassador was accompanied by the De...

The Change of Command of No 6 Helicopter Squadron at SLAF Base Anuradhapura took place with the traditional Handing over/ Taking over parade yesterday (06 February 2025) at the squadron premises.The new Commanding Officer, Group Captain AR Pathirage WWV and Bar, RSP and Bar , USP, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), took over duties from Acting Commanding Officer, Wing Commander A Fernandopulle RSP and Ba...

The Change of Command of No.43 Colour Wing SLAF Base Katunayake was held today (07 February 2025). The traditional handing over/taking over parade was conducted at the wing premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Wing Commander KMPS Kulathunga handed over the command to Wing Commander OWKP Owitipana MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Bsc (Mgt), psc.The new Commanding Officer Wing Command...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, made his first official call on the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, today (06 February 2025) at the Presidential Secretariat.This visit signifies the Commander's first official meeting with the President since ...

The new Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Krishanthi Edirisinghe assumed office this morning (05 February 2025) at Air Force Headquarters.Addressing the team, the Chairperson conveyed her future plans and outlined her vision for the Seva Vanitha Unit, emphasizing the significance of family life of service personnel and their responsibility towards society and the entire Sri Lan...

In a gesture of goodwill and support for local schoolchildren, the 10th Sri Lanka Air Force Contingent deployed in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) conducted a Civil-Military Coordination (CIMIC) activity at Pende School, Bria, on 31 January 2025.As part of the initiative, 100 sets of stationery items and 300 c...

Today marks the 77th anniversary of our nation gaining independence from colonial rule. This year’s National Independence Day celebrations were held under the theme of "Rallying for National Renaissance" at Independence Square today (4th February 2025).Under the able leadership of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, the Guardians of the Skies proudly particip...

The National Table Tennis Championship 2024 concluded yesterday (02 February 2025), at the Bandaragama Indoor Stadium after two days of intense competition. The event, held on 1st and 2nd February, saw the Air Force Table Tennis team member, Aircraftman Ranchagoda TM secure the Championship in the Open Men's Doubles event, marking a significant achievement in the tournament.The prestigio...