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...

The Inter-Unit Wrestling Championship 2026 was held from 28 to 30 September 2026 at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake. The league bouts took place at the Sports Arena, while the final bouts and awards ceremony were held at the Gymnasium of SLAF Base Katunayake. The Director General General Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Chandimal Hettiarachchi, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.SLA...

Air Vice Marshal Chandimal Hettiarachchi was appointed as the Director General General Engineering in the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from today (01 October 2026). Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Chandimal Hettiarachchi at the Air Force Headquarters and conveyed his best wishes to the newly ...

Corporal Dulith Dassanayake of the Sri Lanka Air Force, who competed in the Under 95 kg weight category in the Hack Lift event at the 13th World Strength Lifting Championship held in Kyrgyzstan, secured the Gold Medal while setting a new World Record.He achieved this remarkable feat by successfully lifting a weight of 260 kg, earning immense recognition for both Sri Lanka and the Sri Lan...

The “Vishishta Seva Vibhushana” Medals, awarded in recognition of exceptional and distinguished service rendered by senior officers of the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force, were presented under the patronage of President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake. at the Presidential Secretariat today (30 September 2026).Fifteen (15) serving and retir...

The Change of Command of No. 33 Land Based Air Defence Wing at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Anuradhapura was held on 29 September 2026. The traditional Handing Over and Taking Over Parade was conducted at the Wing premises, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Squadron Leader PADCM Pattiwila MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Avn Stu), psc, formally handed over command to Squadron Leader SADK...

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) awarded Fighter Controller and Load Master Brevets to officers and airmen who successfully completed the required training and qualifications in their respective fields at a ceremony held at the Air Force Head Quarters.Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, together with Director General Air Operat...

Air Vice Marshal Rajinth Jayawardena, USP, CQHRM, MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MDS, MSSD, BA (Def Stu), ndc (Ban), psc, bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) today (27 September 2026), upon completion of 34 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he served as the Director General Welfare of the Sri Lanka Air Force.Prior to his retirement, Air Vice Marshal ...