The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, visited SLAF Base Katunayake today (05 November 2025) to review the progress of the ongoing development projects undertaken by the Base. These projects aim to uplift the living standards of service personnel, enhance professional training and provide improved recreational facilities, while ensuring the operational readiness of the Air Base. The Commander was warmly received by the Base Commander, Air Commodore Asela Jayasekara.

During the inspection, the Commander of the Air Force visited all ongoing development sites, including the Base Headquarters, Command and Control Centre, General Service Quarters (AMQ/OMQ) renovation area, low-cost development project area, ‘Suraksha’ Air Force Care Home, Allied Health Science Training Centre, No. 10 Squadron and the Palms Grove Golf Club renovation area. He also attended comprehensive briefings conducted by the respective stakeholders.

The briefings covered key aspects of the ongoing projects, including implementation plans, timeframes, scopes of work and current progress. The discussions also focused on addressing challenges encountered during the construction process to ensure timely and efficient completion, followed by the optimal operationalization of these facilities.