The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Annual Commander's Inspection of the SLAF Academy China Bay today (04 July 2026). Prior to the formal inspection, the Commander reviewed the Commander's Inspection Parade, which was commanded by the Commandant of SLAF Academy China Bay, Air Vice Marshal Amal Perera.In recognition of their exemplary dedication an...

The 6th Pakistan – Sri Lanka Armed Forces Defence Dialogue was held successfully today (03 July 2026) at the Navy Headquarters in the Defence Headquarters Complex.The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marsha Bandu Edirisinghe attended the dialogue, together with senior officials from the defence establishments of both countries.The dialogue was co-chaired by the Secretary to the Ministry...

In line with the 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force and the 48th Anniversary of SLAF Station Weerawila, an all-night Pirith Chanting Ceremony was conducted at the Station premises on 01 July 2026.The meritorious religious event was attended by all officers, other ranks and civilian staff of the Station, reflecting their collective participation in this significant occasion.The c...

The SLAF Hospital Colombo commemorated its 12th Anniversary with a series of meaningful programmes. As the highlight of the anniversary celebrations, a Well Woman Clinic was successfully conducted yesterday (02 July 2026) with the objective of promoting women's health and encouraging the early detection of cancer.The clinic offered comprehensive health screening services, including breas...

The SLAF Sri Aviation Unit deployed under MINUSCA successfully conducted a Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) mission in Am Dafok yesterday (30 June 2026).The mission was launched following an attack on troops of the Zambian Battalion who were conducting an Area Domination Patrol in the Am Dafok area. During the incident, an unidentified armed group attacked the patrol using AK-47 assault rif...

A workshop on Formulating the SLAF Risk Assessment Framework, aligned with Management Audit Circular DMA/1-2024, was successfully conducted at Air Force Headquarters today (01 July 2026).The workshop was organized on the initiative of the Director General Planning and SLAF Risk Officer, Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva, with the objective of enhancing the knowledge and capabilities of R...

The Air Defence Command and Control Centre (ADC&CC) at SLAF Station Mirigama commemorated its 20th anniversary today (01 July 2026). Established in 2006, the ADC&CC serves as the nerve centre of the National Air Defence Network, with the primary mandate of safeguarding the nation's airspace.Since its inception, the ADC&CC has played a vital role in strengthening the nation's ...

The SLAF Band participated in a joint military band concert organized by the Embassy of the United States in Sri Lanka yesterday (30 June 2026) at Havelock City Mall, in conjunction with the celebrations marking the 250th National Day of the United States of America.The concert featured performances by the Brass Quintet of the United States Marines III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF...

The 11th Sri Aviation Contingent deployed under MINUSCA celebrated Poson Poya Day with a series of religious and cultural activities held at Sri Aviation, Bria, on 29 June 2026.The programme was conducted with the aim of observing Poson Poya Day and maintaining Buddhist cultural practices among Sri Lankan personnel serving in the Central African Republic. It also provided an opportunity ...

The Inter-Unit Powerlifting Championship 2026 was held at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda on 25 and 26 June 2026. The final session and Awards Ceremony took place yesterday (26 June 2026) at the Base Lecture Hall.The Commandant of the SLAF Academy China Bay, Air Vice Marshal Amal Perera, attended the event as the Chief Guest. The Chairman of SLAF Weightlifting, Air Commodore Sanoj Jayarathne, mem...

In parallel with the 75th Anniversary of the SLAF and under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff, the foundation stone for a renovation and construction project at Konakumbukwewa Maha Vidyalaya - Anuradhapura, was laid today (26 June 2026), marking the commencement of the project. The initiative is being implemented by SLAF Base Vavuniya.The project inclu...

A significant event took place at the SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa as the Student Officers of No.78 and No.80 B Direct Entry Courses were Commissioned today (26 June 2026). Deputy Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Gihan Seneviratne graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Seven Student Officers were successfully commissioned from this prestigious institution after an intensi...

The SLAF Welfare Project Unit (WPU), SLAF Base Ratmalana, celebrated its 07th Anniversary today (26 June 2026).Since its establishment, the Unit has been responsible for the procurement and distribution of essential commodities to the Welfare Shops of all Sri Lanka Air Force establishments at concessionary rates. In addition to this responsibility, the Unit continues to support the welfa...

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, paid a farewell call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, at Air Force Headquarters today (26 June 2026).Upon his arrival at Air Force Headquarters, Vice Admiral Banagoda was received by the Deputy Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura, Group Captain Chamila Manath...

The SLAF Women's Wing Conference 2026 was held today (26 June 2026) at Air Force Headquarters, with the participation of Lady Officers and Airwomen from the Women's Wing representing all SLAF establishments.The conference was chaired by the Commanding Officer of the Women's Wing, Air Commodore Subash Jayathilake.A key highlight of the conference was a special session on "Professional Con...

The Independent Television Network (ITN) conducted a seven-day training programme on "Media Coverage and Television Production" for personnel of the SLAF Media Division and SLAF personnel engaged in media coverage from 15 to 25 June 2026 at the ITN Auditorium.The programme was organized with the objective of enhancing participants' knowledge and practical skills in television production ...

Two Medical Officer Cadets of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), who successfully completed seven years of academic, military, and professional training since joining the KDU 37 Intake on 27 June 2019, were commissioned as Medical Officers of the Sri Lanka Air Force at a ceremony held at Air Force Headquarters today (25 June 2026).The commissioning cere...

The Certificates and Badges Awarding Ceremony for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Basic Course was held today (25 June 2026) at SLAF Station Palavi. Twenty-eight (28) personnel representing the SLAF, SL Navy and the Maldives National Defence Force successfully completed their rigorous EOD training.The occasion was graced by the Director Personnel and Planning of the Directorate of ...

SLAF signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a leading motor vehicle company in Sri Lanka, KIA Motors (Lanka) Limited yesterday (24 June 2026) at the Air Force Headquarters with the intension of providing luxury vehicles for the SLAF personnel at concessionary rates.The Managing Director of KIA Motors, Mr. Andrew M Perera signed the MoU on behalf of the KIA Motors (Lanka) Limited...

The Inter Unit Kabaddi Championship 2026 was successfully conducted from 22 to 24 June 2026 at the Indoor Gymnasium of SLAF Base Katunayake. The Awards Ceremony was held yesterday (24 June 2026) under the patronage of the Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Amitha Jayamaha, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.Demonstrating exceptional skill and teamwork throug...

Air Vice Marshal Shehan Wijayanayake USP, MBA in HRM bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force yesterday (24 June 2026), after completing over 36 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he was serving as the Director of the National Authority for Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention at the Ministry of Defence.Air Vice Marshal Wijayanayake made an ...