The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Israel to Sri Lanka, based in New Delhi, Colonel Eli Toledano Eitan, called on the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, at Air Force Headquarters today (13 May 2026), on behalf of the Commander of the Air Force.The meeting included a brief discussion between the Chief of Staff and the visiting Attaché on matters of...

The fall out parade of No.174D Regular Airmen, No.44D Regular Airwomen, No.136D Volunteer Airmen, No.18D Volunteer Airwomen and No.42D Direct Entry Recruit Courses took place yesterday (12 May 2026), at SLAF Academy China Bay.  The occasion was graced by Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Rajinth Jayawardena as the chief guest. Commandant and All Officers of SLAF Academ...

The fall out parade of No. 174-C Regular Airmen, No. 44-C Regular Airwomen, No. 42-C Direct Entry Airmen and Airwomen, No. 18-C Volunteer Airwomen Recruit Courses was held at the SLAF Combat Training School, Diyatalawa yesterday (12 May 2026). The parade was commanded by the Officer Commanding Training, Group Captain Wasantha Lakshman.The Director General Planning, Air Vice Marshal Desha...

The SLAF Novices Boxing Team delivered an impressive performance at the Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) Men’s and Women’s Novices Boxing Tournament – 2026, held from 04 to 08 May 2026 at the Sri Lanka Boxing Association Gymnasium, Diyagama.Represented by four boxers, the SLAF team secured one Gold Medal and one Silver Medal at the tournament. Aircraftwoman Senarathne KGK cli...

The No. 61 Helicopter Flight at SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated its 13th anniversary today (06 May 2026) with a series of commemorative events. The celebrations commenced with a Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activity conducted at the Sri Piyarathanaaramaya Temple, Ratmalana, under the guidance of the Flight Commander, Wing Commander ISB Thibbotumunuwe.The customary Working Parade was...

The Awarding Ceremony for Certificates of Appreciation was held today (06 May 2026) at Air Force Headquarters. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, graced the occasion.Certificates of Appreciation were presented to officers and airmen in recognition of their outstanding contributions. Notably, the recipients were those who played a pivotal role in shouldering th...

The SLAF recognized its outstanding athletes who brought international acclaim to the nation by securing medals at the Asian Beach Games 2026 in China. A special felicitation ceremony was held today (06 May 2026) at Air Force Headquarters under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force and President Air Force Sports Council, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe.In recognition of their exc...

A proposal of a lucrative loan packages for SLAF personnel from state and private banks was submitted by the Board of Officers headed by Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Rajinth Jayawardena. Meanwhile the MoU for the loan packages (Personal, Housing and Vehicle) in which incorporated to the said proposal, submitted by the Commercial Bank, was signed today (05 May 2026) at the A...

The Aeronautical Research and Development Wing (AR&DW) at SLAF Station Katukurunda proudly celebrated its 5th anniversary today (30 April 2026). As the pioneering body of aeronautical research in the SLAF, the AR&DW continues to contribute to the SLAF through a series of aeronautical and avionics-related research and development initiatives. Functioning as a centre that prom...

In parallel with the 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force, the Directorate of Health Services, in collaboration with SLAF Station Weerawila, conducted a cataract surgery programme on 28 and 29 April 2026.The initiative was aimed at supporting the parents of SLAF service personnel. The procedures were carried out by a qualified medical team to ensure appropriate standards of ophtha...

The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Maj Gen Dr. Nayyar Naseer (retd), HI (M), PhD, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe at the Air Force Headquarters today (29 April 2026). After the cordial discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Edirisinghe and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion...

No. 02 Mechanical Transport Repair and Overhaul Wing at SLAF Base Vavuniya proudly celebrated its 12th Anniversary yesterday (28 April 2026).The customary working parade was held on the same day and was formally reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Danushka Premadasa. The anniversary celebrations concluded with a cricket match, in which all members of the Wing participated ...

The SLAF marked another significant milestone in its ongoing infrastructure development programme with the ceremonial opening of a newly constructed Parking Hangar at No. 3 Maritime Squadron, SLAF Academy China Bay, today (27 April 2026). The occasion was graced by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe.No. 3 Maritime Squadron, re-established in 2019, has steadily ...

The Induction Ceremony of the President of the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) for the term 2026/2027 was held with great splendour yesterday (25 April 2026) at Eagles Lagoon View Banquet & Convention Hall, Katunayake.The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while the Guest of Honour was Professor Vajira Di...

A delegation from the Military Air Defence Academy of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation paid an official visit to the No.03 Air Defence Radar Squadron at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Weerawila yesterday (24 April 2026).The delegation was led by Lieutenant General Gleb V. Eremin accompanied by four other Senior Russian Military Officers. Upon their arrival, the group was warmly re...

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...