The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), visited Air Force Headquarters today (01 October 2025).The Deputy Minister was received by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe and accorded a ceremonial welcome. He later held discussions with the Commander and met with the Air Force Board of Management on matters related to operational and a...

The Change of Command at No. 61 Helicopter Flight - SLAF Base Ratmalana, took place with traditional Handing Over / Taking Over parade yesterday (29 September 2025) at Flight Premises. The new Flight Commander, Wing Commander MGH De Silva RWP and Bar, RSP and two Bars, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc took over duties from Flight Commander, Group Captain KDWK Kodikara RSP and Three Bars, USP, ...

The Change of Command at the Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Wing, SLAF Base Katunayake was held today (30 September 2025).The traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade took place at the Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Wing, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain MAS Heshal USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), psc handed over the command to Gro...

The Change of Command at the Aircraft Engineering Wing (AEW), SLAF Base Katunayake was conducted yesterday (29 September 2025). The traditional Handing Over / Taking Over parade took place at the Wing premises where the outgoing Acting Commanding Officer Wing Commander KEND Gunaratne USP, MPP (Sing), MSc (Def & Stat Stu), BSc (Aero Eng - USA), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), AMIE (SL), psc handed ...

The ‘Hero Cup Wrestling Championship 2025’ was conducted at the NM Perera Prajamandala Hall, Wanathamulla, from 26 to 28 September 2025.The SLAF Women’s Wrestling Team emerged Overall Champions – 2025, securing seven Gold and four Silver medals.In addition, Leading Aircraftwoman Rathnayake RMKM was awarded the ‘Best Technical Women Wrestler' Trophy for the year 2025...

Air Vice Marshal Dhammika Dias was appointed as the Director General Air Operations of the Sri Lanka Air Force, with effect from today (29 September 2025). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Dhammika Dias at the Air Force Headquarters and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed Direct...

Air Vice Marshal Thushara Weeraratne was appointed as the Director General Training of the Sri Lanka Air Force, with effect from today (29 September 2025). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Thushara Weeraratne at the Air Force Headquarters and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed ...

The 81st Anniversary Celebration of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA) was held yesterday (28 September 2025) at the Grand Maitland Reception Hall, Colombo. The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe along with a distinguished gat...

The Military Attaché of Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka, based in New Delhi, Captain (Navy) Hussain O Alkowaileet, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (26 September 2025) at Air Force Headquarters.Following a cordial discussion, the Commander and the Defence Attaché exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, commended Warrant Officer N.Sathyarajan of the Air Communicator Trade on 26 September 2025 at Air Force Headquarters, Sri Jayewardenepura, for his extraordinary act of bravery.Warrant Officer Sathyarajan was the first to voluntarily descend into a deep ravine at great personal risk to rescue numerous casualties trapped within the...

The No. 7 Helicopter Squadron located at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, which asserts a glamorous history from 1994 to date, rendering 30 years of dedicated service to the nation, celebrated 31st anniversary yesterday  (23 September 2025). The Squadron was initially established as the No. 401 Squadron on 23 September 1994, with Bell 212 and Bell 206 helicopters. Later on, it was re-designa...

The Defence Attaché of Mongolia to Sri Lanka, Colonel Zayat Odsuren, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (23 September 2025) at Air Force Headquarters.Following a cordial discussion, the Commander and the Defence Attaché exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, today (22 September 2025) at Air Force Headquarters.Upon arrival, Admiral Tripathi was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura, Air Commodore Buddika Piyasiri and was accorded a Guard of Hon...

The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA), in collaboration with the ‘Clean Sri Lanka Programme', launched the National Program to mark ‘International Coastal Cleanup Day and National Marine Resource Conservation Week 2025’ today (20 September 2025) at Panadura Beach, under the patronage of the Hon. Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. This national initiative aims...

The Radar Maintenance Wing (RMW) at SLAF Base Katunayake established on 20th September 2009, proudly celebrated its 16th Anniversary today (20 September 2025). The Wing has grown into the central maintenance agency for Radar systems within Sri Lanka’s National Air Defence Network.To mark the occasion, a customary Anniversary Day Working Parade was held at the Wing premises, reviewed by...

In keeping with tradition, SLAF Academy China Bay held religious observances in commemoration of the nineteen Sri Lanka Air Force personnel who lost their lives in the tragic explosion at the Armory Section of the Academy on 21 January 1992.A night-long Pirith chanting ceremony was conducted yesterday (19 September 2025), invoking blessings for the eternal repose of the fallen war heroes...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisingh, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Station Pidurutalagala today (19 September 2025). The Commander was welcomed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura and was accorded a street line on his arrival.During the course of the inspection, the Commander visited all areas of the Station includin...

The Inter Unit Karate Championship 2025 was held at the Health Management Center, Thummulla, from 17 September to 18 September 2025. The Awards Ceremony took place at the same venue yesterday (18 September 2025).The event was graced by the Director General General Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Indika Wickramasinghe as the Chief Guest.SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura emerged as the Men’...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Commander's Inspection at SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa today (18 September 2025). Upon his arrival, he was received by the, Commanding Officer Air Commodore Rukman Dassanayake. The Commander reviewed the Commander's Inspection Parade, which was led by the Commanding Officer. During the parade, certific...

The Inter Unit Elle Championship – 2025 was concluded yesterday (15 September 2025) at Athletic Ground SLAF Base Katunayake with a colourful awarding ceremony. The Director General Logistics, Air Vice Marshal Gladwin Athapaththu graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. SLAF Base Katunayake secured the Men’s Championship, while the SLAF Trade Training School Ekala claimed the ...

The Awarding Ceremony for Certificates of Commendation and Qualification Insignia was held today (15 September 2025) at Air Force Headquarters. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.Certificates of Commendation were presented to individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Air Force. In addition, a Ca...