The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, concluded the Commander’s Inspection – 2025 yeterday (14 November 2025), following a comprehensive review of Air Force Headquarters, SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura, SLAF Colombo, and associated establishments.The day commenced at AFHQ Sri Jayewardenepura with a Ceremonial Guard of Honour, after which the Commander award...

The Change of Command of SLAF Base Ratmalana was held yesterday (14 November 2025). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over parade was conducted at the Base, where the outgoing Base Commander Air Commodore JMDRAP Jayamaha USP, ndc, psc, qfi handed over the command to Air Commodore SD Jayaweera RWP and Bar, RSP and two Bars, USP, MSc (MOA) USA, MSc (Sec & Strat Std), BSc (Def Stu), p...

The No. 6 Air Defence RADAR Squadron at SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 16th Anniversary on 15 October 2025. The No. 6 Air Defence RADAR Squadron was formed as an integral component of the National Air Defence System, which was commissioned as a fully operational Squadron on 15 October 2009 at SLAF Station Weerawila. Subsequently the Squadron was relocated into SLAF Academy China B...

The Adjutant General of the State of Montana National Guard and the Head of the Delegation, Brigadier General Trenton J. Gibson called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (13 November 2025).During the meeting, Air Marshal Edirisinghe, Brigadier General Gibson and the delegates engaged in productive discussions on matters of bilateral importance, which ...

The Change of Command of SLAF Base Hingurakgoda was held yesterday (12 November 2025). The handing over/ taking over parade was conducted at the apron of the No.07 Squadron where the outgoing Base Commander, Air Commodore SD Jayaweera RWP and Bar, RSP and two Bars, USP, MSc (MOA) USA, MSc (Sec & Strat Std), BSc (Def stu), psc, fawc (Pak), qfi handed over the command ...

In recognition of outstanding performances at International Carrom tournaments, Aircraftman Shaheed MHM and Leading Aircraftwoman Peiris MHM have been promoted to the rank of Acting Corporal by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (13 November 2025).Aircraftman Shaheed MHM achieved a remarkable No. 6 ranking in the world. At the 6th Carrom World Cup 2024 h...

The SLAF Station Sigiriya successfully conducted a Golf Training Programme at the Eagles’ Citadel Golf Course on 11 and 12 November 2025, aimed at enhancing the knowledge of Airmen in Golf Course maintenance and raising standards across all SLAF Golf facilities. The programme saw the participation of 44 Airmen from various SLAF Golf Courses.The training was guided by the Chairman of SL...

The Change of Command at SLAF Station Sigiriya was held on today (12 November 2025) where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain SV Premawardana USP, MSc (SMgt), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), MISMM, MIM (SL), XF handed over the Command to Group Captain ADCUN Andradi USP, BA (Def Stu).The new Commanding Officer, Group Captain ADCUN Andradi previously held the appointment as the Staff Officer ...

The Aircraft Spares Depot proudly celebrated its 29th Anniversary yesterday (11 November 2025). The day’s events began with the customary morning parade, followed by an address delivered by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain RML Randeniya, to all officers, airmen, airwomen and civilian staff of the Depot.A tree planting ceremony was subsequently held within the Depot premises, with ...

The SLAF Hospital Ratmalana proudly celebrated its 16th anniversary today (11 November 2025). The formation day celebrations commenced with the customary working parade, reviewed by the Acting Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Himali Mendis.In conjunction with the anniversary celebrations, a community health and welfare programme was conducted at the Agnes Gunasekera Memorial Home for E...

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 ...