In a momentous display of military tradition and pride, the Commissioning and Flying Brevet Awarding Parade of the Sri Lanka Air Force was held this morning, 16 October 2026, at the SLAF Academy, China Bay. The parade saw young Officer Cadets and Lady Officer Cadets officially joining the Sri Lanka Air Force to shoulder the noble duty of protecting the nation's skies. The Secretary ...

The Japan Lanka Friendship Association, with the generous support of Mrs. Chimori Motoko and the visiting Japanese delegation, extended its support to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) through the donation of documents relating to a fire engine, a set of firefighting equipment, six scholarships for deserving schoolchildren and 200 pairs of spectacles. The donation took place today (14 Octob...

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) successfully participated in the second edition of the multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti 2026, which concluded on 12 October 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, India. The exercise brought together air forces from seven countries, providing a valuable platform to strengthen operational cooperation, enhance interoperability and foster professional rela...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Mirigama on 12 October 2026. Upon arrival, he was warmly received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Mirigama, Group Captain Nishantha Senaviratne.During the inspection, the Commander visited several key locations, including the Station Headqu...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) celebrated World Children’s Day 2026 through “Dreams Take Flight,” a special initiative conducted on 09 and 10 October 2026 to bring joy, inspiration and unforgettable experiences to children from a remote and economically disadvantaged community in Badalkumbura, Monaragala District. The programme was initiated under the approval...

The 18th Air Force Open PSA (Professional Squash Association) Squash Championship 2026 concluded on a high note at the Squash Complex, SLAF Base Ratmalana, on 10 October 2026. The finals were held in the Women’s Open and Men’s Open categories. The occasion was graced by the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Padman De Costa, as the Chief Guest. The eve...

The Annual Inter Unit Road Race – 2026 was successfully held on 10th October 2026 at the Rifle Green Ground in SLAF Stn SJP.The event saw the enthusiastic participation of over 200 competitors including Officers, Airmen, Airwomen and Civilian Staff representing all SLAF Establishments across various age categories. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, gra...

The 37th General Convocation of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo, on 09 October 2026, with the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), attending as the Chief Guest.Upon arrival, the Chief Guest was received by the Chancellor of KDU, Air Chief Marshal Kolitha...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Commander’s inspection at SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala, today (09 October 2026). Upon arrival, the Commander was warmly received by the Air Commodore Kolitha Abeysinghe, the Commanding Officer SLAF TTS Ekala and concurrently the Director of Trade Training of SLAF, and accorded a ceremonial Street Lin...

The 4th International Military Wrestling Tournament for the Cup of the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation 2026 concluded at the Subedei Sports Complex in Kyzyl, Republic of Tuva, bringing together elite wrestlers from 14 countries.A total of 121 athletes competed under United World Wrestling (UWW) rules in Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling across 12 medal events over two day...

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 ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Netball Pool emerged Champions at the International Netball Series 2026, held on 07 October 2026 at the Welisara Navy Indoor Stadium, featuring the visiting Australia Wood’s Netball Team.Displaying exceptional skill, teamwork and determination throughout the competition, the SLAF Netball Pool secured the Championship title, while the Sri Lanka Navy finish...

A delegation from the Montana National Guard, United States of America, headed by the Adjutant General for the Monatana National Guard Brigadier General Trenton J. Gibson , visited Air Force Headquarters and called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe on 08 October 2026.The delegation included Defence Attache Lieutenant Colonel Matthew A. House, ...

The Regiment Special Forces Training School (RSFTS) at SLAF Station Morawewa successfully conducted the No. 72 Quick Reaction Team Training Course from 07 September 2026 to 06 October 2026. The course comprised with 31 Ops Grd personnel, including one Officer from the Sri Lanka Air Force and two foreign Officers from the Bangladesh Air Force. The Regiment Special Forces Training School i...

In the lead-up to the upcoming Remembrance Day commemorations, the Chairman of the Poppy Committee of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA), Major General Mahinda Mudalige (Retd), officially pinned a poppy flower on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, during a ceremony held at Air Force Headquarters on 07 October 2026.The annual Poppy Ca...

A five-member delegation from the Myanmar Air Force (MAF), currently visiting Sri Lanka for the Myanmar–Sri Lanka Air Force Air Staff Talks and Senior Officers’ Exchange Visit Programme, called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (07 October 2026) at Air Force Headquarters.The visiting delegation was headed by Air Command Commander of Sou...

The Fall Out Parade of No. 175 Regular Airmen, No. 43 Direct Entry Volunteer Airmen and No. 137 Volunteer Airmen Recruit Courses was held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School, Diyatalawa, on 05 October 2026. The parade was commanded by the Chief Instructor Recruit Training, Squadron Leader Nuwan Wickramasinghe.The Director General Electronics and Computer Engineering, Air Vi...

The Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Air Vice Marshal Indika Wickramasinghe, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, at Air Force Headquarters today, 5 October 2026.During the official interaction, the two dignitaries exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, with particular emphasis on training and academic ac...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, officially declared open Sri Lanka Air Force Station Mattala on 02 October 2026. Upon his arrival, the Commander was warmly welcomed by the inaugural Commanding Officer, Group Captain Kelum Wimalarathne, and accorded a street lining ceremony.During the visit, the Commander inspected the land identified for the proposed establ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Commander’s Inspection at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Weerawila today (02 October 2026). Upon his arrival, the Commander was warmly received by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Nirup Wanasinghe.The Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade, commanded by the Commanding Officer. During the para...

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) successfully conducted a Medical Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) Programme with the Myanmar Air Force (MAF) from 28 September to 01 October 2026 at SLAF Hospital Ratmalana. Initiated following the first Myanmar–Sri Lanka Air Staff Talks, the programme aimed to strengthen professional cooperation, foster engagement and facilitate knowledge sharing in...