The 13th Defence Services Games 2025 concluded today (12 January 2026) with the closing ceremony held at the Sri Lanka Army Indoor Stadium, Panagoda. The event was organized by the Sri Lanka Army and marked the successful completion of a major sporting programme involving the tri-forces.The ceremony was held under the patronage of the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayas...

The Sri Lanka Air Force, in collaboration with Eagles’ Golf Links and Courses, successfully concluded the fourth edition of the Eagles' Monsoon Cup Golf Tournament today (11 January 2026) amidst the picturesque backdrop of China Bay, near the harbour city of Trincomalee. Adding to the prestige of the occasion, Aviyana Ceylon Resorts sponsored the tournament, enhancing its grandeur and ...

Air Force SC recorded their fourth victory of the SLR–Maliban Club Rugby League 2025/26 season by defeating Sri Lions SC 39–18 in a Week 9 encounter at Longdon Place today (10 January 2026). The Airmen led 17–8 at half-time and went on to score seven tries, converting two, to claim full bonus points. Sri Lions SC responded with three unconverted tries and a penalty.The match saw ho...

The Change of Command of the Welfare Project Unit, SLAF Base Ratmalana, took place on 08 January 2026. The traditional handing over/taking over parade was held at the Welfare Project Unit premises, during which the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain KHMSS Bandara, RSP, USP, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), formally handed over command to Wing Commander MWSM Thilakarathne, USP, MSc (Def & St...

A special donation programme was held yesterday (08 January 2026) at SLAF Headquarters, during which two commode wheelchairs were donated to the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit by Mrs. Dilma Ranathunga and her family, with the participation of Mr. Malith Sumanasekara.The event was conducted with the gracious presence of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Krishnathi Edirisinghe, w...

The Commandant of the Defence Services Command and Staff College, Major General KW Jayaweera called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe today (09 January 2026) at Air Force Headquarters.The visiting Commandant and the Commander discussed matters of mutual interest, following which mementoes were exchanged....

SLAF Station Piduruthalagala celebrated its 16th Anniversary on 05 January 2026. The day’s proceedings commenced with the customary Working Parade, followed by a series of events including community service projects and recreational activities, organized under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, SLAF Station Piduruthalagala, Group Captain Chinthaka Jayasundara, together with all of...

The Change of Command of SLAF Regimental Training Centre (RTC) Ampara was held today (08 January 2026). The Acting Commanding Officer, Wing Commander BP Widanapathirane USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), psc. handed over the command to Group Captain PS Alexander USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), Pg Dip (IR), Justice of Peace, pscThe new Commanding Officer, Group Captain Alex...

The 59th Inter-Unit Athletic Championship – 2025 of the Sri Lanka Air Force was successfully conducted at SLAF Base Katunayake on 06 and 07 January 2026, in an atmosphere of discipline, professionalism, and competitive excellence.The Awarding Ceremony was honored by the presence of the Chief of Staff of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, who graced the occasion as the Chie...

No. 01 Leisure and Recreation (L&R) Wing of the SLAF Academy China Bay, marked its 14th Anniversary today (07 January 2026) with a series of social and recreational activities, organized under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Prageeth Samadasa. The celebrations were attended by all officers, airmen and civilian staff of the Wing. The anniversary programme co...

The Change of Command at Ground Training Wing SLAF Academy China Bay took place yesterday (06 January 2026). Where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain LHLK Liyanahetti USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc handed over the command to Group Captain CP Hettiarachchi USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), B Com (Def Stu), MIM (SL), GI Fire E, psc Group Captain Liyana...

The change of command at SLAF Station Morawewa took place today (07 January 2026) with a traditional handing over/ taking over parade at the station parade ground.  The outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain PS Alexander USP, MSc (Security & Strategic Studies), Pg Dip (Defence Management), Pg Dip (International Relations), Justice of Peace, psc handed over the command to Gro...

The Change of Command at SLAF Station Bandaranaike International Airport was held yesterday (06 January 2026), during which Group Captain NP Perera, RWP, officially handed over command to Group Captain SK Weerasekara, USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MHRM, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), MIM (SL), AMITD (SL), psc.Accordingly, Group Captain Perera will assume duties as the Commanding Officer of SLAF Sta...

The Change of Command of the SLAF Hospital Ratmalana took place yesterday (05 January 2026). The traditional handing over / taking over parade was held at the Hospital premises, during which the outgoing Acting Commanding Officer, Wing Commander ANH Mendis MBBS (Sri Lanka), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), formally handed over command to Group Captain HMAP Wijayanayake MBBS (Sri Lanka), Pg Dip (Def Mgt...

The No. 10 Fighter Squadron, known as the “Lion Cubs,” marked its 30th anniversary today (05 January 2026), commemorating three decades of service to the SLAF. The anniversary celebrations began with a Working Parade held at the squadron hangar premises, under the patronage of Group Captain WMTGPS Wijekoon, the Commanding Officer of the squadron.Addressing the officers and airmen, Gr...

The Sri Lanka Carrom Federation hosted the 32nd Federation Cup Carrom Championship – 2025 from 20 December 2025 to 04 January 2026. The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) concluded the tournament with notable achievements.Corporal Shaheed MHM, a member of the SLAF Carrom Team, clinched the championship in the Men’s Singles event and secured the No. 1 ranking in Sri Lanka Carrom. The SLAF als...

The Change of Command of the Parachute Training School at SLAF Regimental Training Centre Ampara took place today (04 January 2026). The traditional Handing Over / Taking Over Parade was held at the school premises, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Wing Commander MAV Gomis handed over command to Squadron Leader UVS Bandara MSc (Def & Strat Stu), psc.  Wing Commander G...

Fourteen (14) Air Scouts trained at SLAF Base Anuradhapura were awarded the Chief Commissioner (CC) Badge today (03 January 2026). The awardees represented several leading schools in the Anuradhapura District.The ceremony was held at SLAF Base Anuradhapura under the direction of Assistant Headquarters Commissioner, Group Captain Krishantha Perera, with the assistance of Assistant Distric...

The SLAF contributed one day’s salary from all serving personnel to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund on 31 December 2025. The total contribution was formally transferred to the fund in support of national reconstruction efforts following the damage caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’....

SLAF Station Palaly marked its 45th Anniversary on 01 January 2026 with a series of ceremonial, religious and welfare activities.The day’s proceedings commenced with the customary Working Parade, reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Suranga Seneviratne. Following the parade, the Commanding Officer and all personnel participated in multi-religious observances. Thereafter, p...

SLAF Trade Training School (TTS) Ekala marked its 55th Anniversary today (02 January 2026). The anniversary celebration activities were conducted under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Kolitha Abeysinghe. The celebrations commenced with a symbolic Working Parade, during which the Commanding Officer appreciated the personnel for their valuable service rendered during ...