CHANGE OF COMMAND AT SLAF BASE VAVUNIYA

The Change of Command at SLAF Base Vavuniya took place on 12 March 2026 with a traditional handing-over/taking-over parade. The Acting Base Commander, Group Captain UT Sampath, handed over command to Group Captain RMCJK Ratnayake RSP, USP, MSc (Mgt), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc, qfi.

The new Base Commander, Group Captain Ratnayake, previously served as the Director of Foreign Affairs at Air Force Headquarters before being appointed as the Base Commander of SLAF Base Vavuniya.

Sri Lanka Air Force stands as the sole gallant aerial force in the nation, skillfully projecting airpower over its airspace and supporting the operations of surface entities.

Contact Info
Air Force Headquarters, Defence Headquarters Complex, P.O Box 594, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka info@airforce.lk +94 11 2343948

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