The Change of Command of SLAF Base Ratmalana was held yesterday (14 November 2025). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over parade was conducted at the Base, where the outgoing Base Commander Air Commodore JMDRAP Jayamaha USP, ndc, psc, qfi handed over the command to Air Commodore SD Jayaweera RWP and Bar, RSP and two Bars, USP, MSc (MOA) USA, MSc (Sec & Strat Std), BSc (Def Stu), psc, fawc (Pak), qfi. Air Commodore JMDRAP Jayamaha will be proceeding to SLAF Base Katunayake, where he will be assuming duties as the Base Commander.

The new Base Commander, Air Commodore SD Jayaweera, assumed office after completion of the traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade. Air Commodore SD Jayaweera had successfully completed his tenure as Base Commander SLAF Base Hingurakgoda before being appointed to command SLAF Base Ratmalana.