SLAF Base Ratmalana marked 41 years of distinguished service to the nation yesterday (23 April 2026) with a series of commemorative events held at the Base. The celebrations began with the traditional Working Parade, which was reviewed by the Base Commander, Air Vice Marshal Dinesh Jayaweera. In his address to the parade, he paid homage to all former Base Commanders as well as successive...

A four-member delegation from the Military Air Defence Academy of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation visited Air Force Headquarters today (23 April 2026).The delegation was led by the Rector of the Military Air Defence Academy, Lieutenant General Gleb Voeremin, and included the Chair of the Department of SHORAD Systems, Colonel Nikolai I. Birko, the Head of the Faculty, Colonel B...

A blood donation campaign was conducted today (23 April 2026) at Air Force Headquarters, in line with the 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force.The programme was organized with the support of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe and was attended by the Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera and the Director General Health Services, A...

The C-130 and Fighter Logistics and Safety Symposium (LASS), organized annually by the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), took place from 20 to 22 April 2026. This year’s event was hosted by the Sri Lanka Air Force as part of its 75th anniversary, under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe. Air Force personnel and subject matter experts from nine count...

The SLAF has officially assumed responsibility for providing fire and rescue services at five key stations along the Expressway network with effect from 17 April 2026, further strengthening emergency response capabilities and enhancing the safety of the general public using these vital transport routes. The stations now operated by the SLAF are located at Seeduwa, Galanigama, Kurund...

The Defence Attaché of Indonesia to Sri Lanka, based in New Delhi, Brigadier General Marines Burhanudin, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (17 April 2026) at Air Force Headquarters.The occasion was also attended by the Assistant Defence Attaché, Squadron Leader Ida Bagus Wisnu Yudhantara, and Mrs. Lailal K. Yuniarti from the Indonesian Embas...

Seven newly enlisted Student Officers of the 80 B Intake of Direct Entry Officers were administered their oaths today (17 April 2026) at Air Force Headquarters in the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe. This was done prior to departing for their Basic Combat Training at the SLAF Combat Training School, Diyatalawa.The Commander congratulated the newl...

Air Vice Marshal Vajira Senadheera was appointed as the Director General Ground Operations in the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from today (17 April 2026). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Vajira Senadheera at the Air Force Headquarters and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed Di...

Air Vice Marshal Ruwan Chandima RWP, RSP, USP, MSc (Mgt), MIM (SL), MITD (SL), Justice of Peace, ndc bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (17 April 2026), after completing 33 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Director General Ground Operations of the Sri Lanka Air Force.Air Vice Marshal Chandima made an official fare...

Seventeen personnel from the SLAF, comprising one official, one coach and fifteen athletes, are set to represent Sri Lanka at the 6th Asian Beach Games scheduled to be held in China from 22 to 30 April 2026.The SLAF contingent will compete across multiple disciplines, with the largest representation in Handball, which includes seven athletes along with one coach and one official. Wrestli...

The SLAF extended prompt assistance in responding to a fire that broke out at a retail shop in Mahakubukgollawa, Madawachchiya, yesterday (15 April 2026). The fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault.Upon receiving information from the Vavuniya Municipal Council Fire Brigade, a team of SLAF personnel from SLAF Base Vavuniya was immediately dispatched to the location.Wo...

The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit deployed under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) proudly celebrated the Sinhala and Tamil New Year 2026 with great enthusiasm, preserving the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka despite being thousands of miles away from home.The vibrant celebrations were held within the Contingent pr...

The ‘Sirasa Wasantha Udanaya’ New Year festival was held yesterday (11 April 2026) at the NLDB Farm Grounds Weerawila, with the assistance of the SLAF. The event was organized by the Capital Maharaja Group in collaboration with SLAF Station Weerawila.The occasion was graced by the Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Rajinth Jayawardena, as the Chief Guest.The SLAF provided ess...

A special tree planting campaign “Wings over Kapruka” was officially initiated by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe yesterday (10 April 2026) with a planting of a coconut tree at SLAF Base Katunayake. The progrmme was conducted to plant coconut seedlings in four acres of land at Bandarawaththa SLAF Base Katunayake.  Under this program 75000 cocon...

The Graduation Ceremony of the No. 81 Junior Command and Staff Course was held yesterday (10 April 2026) at the auditorium of the Junior Command and Staff College, SLAF Academy China Bay. The event marked the successful conclusion of a comprehensive 14 weeks academic programme, attended by 27 Officers from the Sri Lanka Air Force and 02 Officers from the Sri Lanka Navy.The Director Gener...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Awurudu Pola was successfully held today (10 April 2026) at the Athletics Ground of SLAF Base Katunayake, in view of the forthcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year celebrations.The event was graced by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, along with the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Krishanthi Edirisinghe.This event was organized...

The Sri Lanka Air Force celebrated the Sinhala and Hindu New Year today (10 April 2026), with the festive "Aurudu Udanaya" held at the sports grounds of SLAF Base Katunayake. The festivities were held under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, who was accompanied by the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Krishanthi Edirisinghe....

 “Pollinator Garden,” a proactive initiative of the SLAF to support ecological health, biodiversity, and conservation by providing habitats, food, and shelter for pollinators, was created by the Agro Unit of SLAF Base Katunayake under the supervision of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Sampath Jayathillake. It was declared open today (10 April 2026) by the Commander of the ...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of No. 28 English Medium and No. 99 Sinhala Medium Non-Commissioned Officers' Management Courses was held today (09 April 2026) at SLAF Academy China Bay under the patronage of the Director General Electronics and Computer Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Asitha Hettiarachchi as the  Chief Guest. The event was held under the supervision of the Commanda...

The Colombo Central Bus Terminal was officially declared open today (08 April 2026) under the auspices of the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, Hon. Bimal Ratnayaka, marking the successful completion of Phase One of the landmark renovation project. The occasion was attended by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih, Deputy Minister of Transport, Highways, Po...

The grand prize winners of the raffle draw for the ‘Sky Legacy’ Air Force Care Home Project, which was concluded on 24 February 2026, received their cheques today (08 April 2026) at Air Force Headquarters from the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, in a special ceremony. The occasion was attended by the Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Rajinth Jayawa...