The Change of Command ceremony at No.9 Attack Helicopter Squadron SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, was held on 07 October 2026. The formal Handing over/ Taking over parade was conducted at the Squadron premises, during which the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain MGH De Silva RWP and Bar, RSP and two Bars, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc formally handed over the command and responsibilities of the Squadron to Wing Commander ISB Thibbotumunuwe MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc. Group Captain MGH De Silva assumed command of No.9 Attack Helicopter Squadron in March 2026 and served as the Commanding Officer until the completion of his tenure. 

The newly appointed Commanding Officer Wing Commander ISB Thibbotumunuwe previously served as the Flight Commander No.61 Flight SLAF Base Ratmalana, prior to assuming his new appointment at No.9 Attack Helicopter Squardron.