The 60th Colombo Scouts Camporee, organized by the Colombo District Scouts Association, was held at Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo 05, from 05 to 10 November 2025, with the participation of more than 2,500 Scouts from the Colombo District.A contingent of 36 Air Scouts, comprising 25 Boy Scouts and 11 Girl Scouts, represented the SLAF at this annual event. The contingent demonstrated except...

SLAF Base Anuradhapura celebrated its 43rd anniversary on 09 November 2025 with a series of commemorative events, reaffirming its longstanding commitment to national service and regional development.The anniversary celebrations commenced with several community-oriented and environmental initiatives. These included a cleaning programme at the Nuwara Wewa jogging area, which is frequently ...

The annual all-night Pirith Chanting and Almsgiving Ceremony of No. 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron, SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, was held on 06 and 07 November 2025. The event, jointly organized by the members of No. 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron and No. 7 Helicopter Squadron, was supported by all sections of SLAF Base Hingurakgoda. The series of religious observances were conducted to commemora...

The SLAF has successfully completed the Anti-Corruption Initiative Assessment (AIA) carried out by a team of four officers from KPMG, one of the world’s leading professional services and auditing firms. The assessment was conducted under the supervision of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) as part of the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NA...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Commander's Inspection of SLAF Base Ratmalana today (09 November 2025).The Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade commanded by the Base Commander of SLAF Base Ratmalana, Air Commodore Amitha Jayamaha and awarded Certificates of Commendation to the following service personnel in recognition of the...

The fifth iteration of the Eagles’ Catalina Monthly Medal Golf Tournament, concluded successfully yesterday (08 November 2025) at the Eagles’ Catalina Golf Course in Koggala. This prestigious event, which has quickly established itself as a highlight in Sri Lanka’s golfing calendar, attracted many participants competing for top honours.The tournament saw exceptional performances ac...

The 8th Inter Unit Golf Tournament of the Sri Lanka Air Force concluded successfully at the Eagles’ Catalina Golf Course, Koggala, from 06 to 07 November 2025.The Awards Ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest, Director General Air Operations, Air Vice Marshal Dammika Dias and attended by the Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Rajinth Jayawardena. The occasion was also attended ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conduted the Commander’s inspection at SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala, today (08 November 2025).The Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade, which was commanded by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Trade Training School Ekala, who is also currently serving as the Director of Trade Training of SLAF, Air Commod...

The SLAF Fire and Rescue Service conducted a comprehensive emergency evacuation drill at Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC Narahenpita today (06 November 2025). It was implementation of the combined exercise with Ariel Ladder Platform Operations, Rope Rescue Operations and Breathing Apparatus Operations.The primary objective of the emergency evacuation drill was to evaluate and enhance the...

The Change of Command of No 3 Maritime Squadron took place today (06 November 2025) followed by the traditional Handing Over/Taking over parade which was conducted at the Squadron premises. The outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain DGNB Senavirathne RWP, RSP and Bar, USP, MLRHRM, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), Pg Dip (Con & Pea Stu), psc, qfi handed over the Command to Wing Commander PGGK Bo...

SLAF troops actively participated in the island-wide tsunami mock drill conducted yetserday (05 November 2025) in conjunction with World Tsunami Awareness Day. The exercise was organized by a regional body comprising 28 member countries of the Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC).SLAF involvement included the deployment of a Bell 212 helicopter from SLAF Base Ratmalana to conduct ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, visited SLAF Base Katunayake today (05 November 2025) to review the progress of the ongoing development projects undertaken by the Base. These projects aim to uplift the living standards of service personnel, enhance professional training and provide improved recreational facilities, while ensuring the operational readiness o...

A high-level progress review meeting on the Rehabilitation Project of the Hingurakgoda Runway, aimed at meeting international aviation standards, was held yesterday (04 November 2025) at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda.Prior to the review meeting, the visiting delegation conducted a comprehensive site inspection of the ongoing construction activities. The meeting was chaired by the Director, Spec...

The annual conference organized by the Women’s Wing of the SLAF was held today (04 November 2025) at Air Force Headquarters. The event placed special emphasis on personal development and well-being, featuring two insightful sessions conducted by distinguished resource personnel.The first session was conducted by Mrs. Anjali Budawatta Jayawardana, a renowned counselling psychologist and...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, felicitated the SLAF athletes who brought glory to the nation and the Air Force by securing medals at the 4th South Asian (SAAF) Senior Athletics Championships, held in Ranchi, India, from 24 to 26 October 2025. The felicitation ceremony was held at Air Force Headquarters today morning (03 November 2025).A total of 59 athlete...

SLAF Station Palavi celebrated its 18th anniversary yesterday (01 November 2025) with a series of social and recreational activities, organized under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Nishantha Priyadarshana, together with all officers, other ranks and civilian staff.The celebrations commenced with the customary Working Parade, reviewed by the Commanding Officer. The ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, was invited to deliver a Guest Lecture on the theme ‘Strategic Contributions of the Air Force in Safeguarding National Interests, Its Evolving Role in Modern Defence, and Integration within the Broader National Security Framework’ for the officers of the Tri-Services and Police of Course No. 04 at the National Defence Col...

The Inter Unit Practical Rifle Meet 2025 was conducted from 26 to 30 October 2025 at the SLAF Regiment Training Centre, Ampara. The Awarding Ceremony was held at the firing range premises with the gracious presence of the Director General Ground Operations, President of the National Rifle Association of Sri Lanka and Chairman of the SLAF Shooting Air Vice Marshal Ruwan Chandima as the Ch...

A three-day workshop was successfully conducted for all dancers and drummers of the SLAF Performing Arts Wing. The workshop was conducted by the renowned artist Dr. Ravibandhu Vidyapathi, one of Sri Lanka’s most respected and accomplished dancer and drummer.Dr. Vidyapathi shared his vast knowledge and experience through both theoretical and practical sessions, providing invaluable insi...

The Inter Unit Rugby Championship - 2025 was held at Rugby Grounds SLAF Base Ratmalana yesterday (28 October 2025). The awarding ceremony took place at the same venue with the graceful presence of the Director General Planning, Air Vice Marshal Deshappriya Silva as the Chief Guest.SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura Rugby Team won the title as Men’s Champions for the year 2025 whilst SLAF...

SLAF athletes brought immense pride to the nation and the Force with their outstanding performances at the 4th South Asian (SAAF) Senior Athletics Championship, held from 24 to 26 October 2025 at the Morabadi Football Stadium in Ranchi, India.The highlight of the championship was the exceptional performance of Aircraftman Tharanga PR, who won the Gold Medal in the Javelin Throw with a re...