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 ‘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...

The Change of Command of SLAF Station Mirigama was held yesterday (06 April 2026) at the station premises. The handing-over/taking-over parade was conducted at the station parade ground, where the Acting Commanding Officer, Group Captain NP Udagedara MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc, handed over command to Group Captain DGNB Senavirathne RWP, RSP and Bar, USP, ...

The SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 65th Anniversary on 03 April 2026 under the guidance of the Commandant, Air Vice Marshal Amal Perera.The celebrations commenced with a customary working parade held at the Academy Parade Square, which was reviewed by the Commandant. Following the parade, an Elle tournament was organized at the Academy Sports Ground as part of the anni...

The Commander of the Air Force, Bandu Edirisinghe, visited the Colombo Central Bus Terminal in Pettah today (06 April 2026) to inspect the finishing stage of Phase One of the renovation work. This project is being carried out under the Clean Sri Lanka programme, which aims to enhance urban infrastructure and promote environmental cleanliness across the country.During the visit, the Comma...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted the Annual Commander's Inspection at SLAF Disaster Management Training School Digana today (02 April 2026). The Commander was received by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Lakmal Jayathilaka, where a ceremonial street line was accorded upon his arrival.During the course of the inspection, the Commander decl...

No. 08 Tactical Transport Squadron at SLAF Base Ratmalana proudly celebrated its 30th Anniversary today (02 April 2026) marking three decades of distinguished service and commitment to the nation. The squadron was established on 2nd April 1996 during a critical phase of national security operations and the Squadron has evolved into a highly adaptable and dependable tactical transport uni...

The Change of Command of No 2 Heavy Transport Squadron at SLAF Base Katunayake took place with the traditional Handing over/ Taking over parade today (02 April 2026) at the squadron premises.The new Commanding Officer, Wing Commander MPKT Kumara MSc (Def & Strat Stu), psc assumed duties from Group Captain HMM Samarakoon USP MSc (Def & Strat Stu) psc as the 39th Commanding Officer...