The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, called on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General KA Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), today (03 February 2025) at his office.After the cordial discussions, the Commander presented a memento to the Deputy Minister of Defence to mark this historical occasion....

The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Miyon Lee called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe at Air Force Headquarters today (03 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 Sunquick National Beach Volleyball Championship 2025 concluded yesterday (02 February 2025) at Negombo Browns Beach, following a highly competitive tournament held from 31  January to 02 February 2025. The Sri Lanka Air Force teams demonstrated exceptional performance, securing victories across multiple championship categories, including, the both Men's and Women's Under-25 and ...

The No. 3 Air Defence Radar Squadron (ADRS) at SLAF Station Weerawila celebrated its 18th anniversary yesterday (01 February 2025). The No. 3 ADRS was formed as an integral component of the National Air Defence System, which was commissioned as a fully operational squadron on 01 February 2007 at SLAF Academy China Bay. Subsequently, the squadron was relocated into SLAF Station Weerawila ...

The No. 02 Supply and Maintenance Depot at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda celebrated its 28th Anniversary today (01 February 2025). The customary working parade was overseen by Commanding Officer, Group Captain NMPN Nawarathna.Concurrently, a Shramadana Campaign was carried out at Base Hospital Hingurakgoda on 30 January 2025, aimed at cleaning both the hospital premises and its surroundings. Fu...

The No 5 Fighter Squadron – Black Drongos, SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 34th anniversary today (01 February 2025). To commemorate the occasion, a parade was held at the squadron premises which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Malinga Senanayake. Following the parade, a tree-planting program was conducted within the squadron premises.The squadron organized a...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Fire and Rescue Service conducted a comprehensive emergency evacuation drill at Development Holding (PVT), Colombo 2, today (31 January 2025). This was the first time a combined exercise was implemented, incorporating Aerial Ladder Platform Operations, Rope Rescue Operations, Breathing Apparatus Operations, and a High-Rise Building Rescue (HRBR) demonstration, uti...

The Change of Command of No. 01 Flying Training Wing, SLAF Academy China Bay was held today (31 January 2025) where Group Captain RMCJK Ratnayake RSP,USP, MSc (Mgt), MSc (Mil Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc, qfi handed over the command to Group Captain TP De Silva USP, qfi who was the former Commanding Officer of No 8 Tactical Transport Squadron SLAF Base Ratmalana. The Handing Over/ Taking ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, made his official call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha  (Retd), at his Office today (30 January 2025).This courtesy call marked the first formal meeting between the Commander and the Secretary since Air Marshal Edirisinghe assumed his role as the 20th Commander of the Sri...

The 13th Defence Services Volleyball Tournament 2024/2025 concluded today (30 January 2025) at the Sri Lanka Navy Indoor Stadium in Welisara, following three days of intense competition from 28 to 30 January. In a historic achievement, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Volleyball Team secured both the Men’s and Women’s Championship titles, marking victory in the tournament after 11 year...

The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, has promoted Air Vice Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe to the three star rank of Air Marshal with effect from today (29 January 2025) and appointed him as the 20th Commander of the Air Force.Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe assumed...

The 19th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, ceremonially handed over command to Air Vice Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, culminating his more than 36 years of illustrious service to the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Nation yesterday (28 January 2025), at Air Force Headquarters.  The outgoing Commander addressed the entire Air Force for the very last ti...

The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, made the farewell call on the Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office today. (28 January 2025).After a brief discussion, Air Chief Marshal Rajapaksa conveyed his gratitude for the guidance and support during his tenure and presented the Prime Minister with a memento to mark th...

The change of command in Air Defence Command and Control Centre (ADC&CC) at SLAF Station Mirigama took place yesterday (27 January 2025). The Commanding Officer SLAF Station Mirigama, Group Captain MHMTCK Bandara MSc(Def & Strat Stu), psc handed over the Command to Group Captain ECA Jayasundara USP, MSc(Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), MIM (SL), AMITD (SL), psc.The new Com...

The Change of Command at Ground Training Wing SLAF Academy China Bay took place yesterday (27 January 2025). The Acting Commanding Officer Squadron Leader SMVALV Vidanaarachchi BSc (Avn Stu), MIM (SL) handed over the Command to Group Captain LHLK Liyanahetti USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc.The new Commanding .Officer, Group Captain LHLK Liyanahetti, held the appoint...

The 13th Defence Services Squash Championship 2024/2025 concluded yesterday (27 January 2025) at the Sri Lanka Army Squash Complex in Maththegoda, following an intense competition held from 24 to 27 January 2025. The Air Force Squash Team emerged victorious, claiming the championship title for the fourth time. The award ceremony was graced by Major Genaral Dinesh Udugama as the Chief Gue...

The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of  Sri Lanka, His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces has promoted Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa to the four star rank of Air Chief Marshal with effect from today (28 January 2025).Air Chief Marshal Rajapaksa took over as the 19th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force on 29...

A significant milestone was achieved today (27 January 2025) as the Eagles' Sky View Welfare Amenities Complex at the Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC), Sri Jayewardenepura, was officially declared open under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa. The momentous occasion was attended by the Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Wickremaratne, mem...

The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) successfully concluded the highly anticipated National Boxing Championship 2024, which took place from 23 to 26 January 2025 at Galle Face Greens in Colombo. This year’s championship featured 26 elite teams, including representatives from the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Police, and various boxing clubs. The competition saw over 1...

The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, made the farewell call on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry premises today (27 January 2025).After a brief discussion, Air Marshal Rajapaksa conveyed his gratitude for the guidance and support during his tenure and presented the Secretary of Defence wi...

The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, made a farewell call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at the Minister’s Office today (27 January 2025).After a brief discussion, Air Marshal Rajapaksa expressed his gratitude for the guidance and support during his tenure and presented the Deputy Minister with a memento to mark...