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 ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, visited SLAF Base Katunayake today (05 November 2025) to review the progress of the ongoing development projects undertaken by the Base. These projects aim to uplift the living standards of service personnel, enhance professional training and provide improved recreational facilities, while ensuring the operational readiness o...

A high-level progress review meeting on the Rehabilitation Project of the Hingurakgoda Runway, aimed at meeting international aviation standards, was held yesterday (04 November 2025) at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda.Prior to the review meeting, the visiting delegation conducted a comprehensive site inspection of the ongoing construction activities. The meeting was chaired by the Director, Spec...

The annual conference organized by the Women’s Wing of the SLAF was held today (04 November 2025) at Air Force Headquarters. The event placed special emphasis on personal development and well-being, featuring two insightful sessions conducted by distinguished resource personnel.The first session was conducted by Mrs. Anjali Budawatta Jayawardana, a renowned counselling psychologist and...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, felicitated the SLAF athletes who brought glory to the nation and the Air Force by securing medals at the 4th South Asian (SAAF) Senior Athletics Championships, held in Ranchi, India, from 24 to 26 October 2025. The felicitation ceremony was held at Air Force Headquarters today morning (03 November 2025).A total of 59 athlete...

SLAF Station Palavi celebrated its 18th anniversary yesterday (01 November 2025) with a series of social and recreational activities, organized under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Nishantha Priyadarshana, together with all officers, other ranks and civilian staff.The celebrations commenced with the customary Working Parade, reviewed by the Commanding Officer. The ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, was invited to deliver a Guest Lecture on the theme ‘Strategic Contributions of the Air Force in Safeguarding National Interests, Its Evolving Role in Modern Defence, and Integration within the Broader National Security Framework’ for the officers of the Tri-Services and Police of Course No. 04 at the National Defence Col...

The Inter Unit Practical Rifle Meet 2025 was conducted from 26 to 30 October 2025 at the SLAF Regiment Training Centre, Ampara. The Awarding Ceremony was held at the firing range premises with the gracious presence of the Director General Ground Operations, President of the National Rifle Association of Sri Lanka and Chairman of the SLAF Shooting Air Vice Marshal Ruwan Chandima as the Ch...

A three-day workshop was successfully conducted for all dancers and drummers of the SLAF Performing Arts Wing. The workshop was conducted by the renowned artist Dr. Ravibandhu Vidyapathi, one of Sri Lanka’s most respected and accomplished dancer and drummer.Dr. Vidyapathi shared his vast knowledge and experience through both theoretical and practical sessions, providing invaluable insi...

The Inter Unit Rugby Championship - 2025 was held at Rugby Grounds SLAF Base Ratmalana yesterday (28 October 2025). The awarding ceremony took place at the same venue with the graceful presence of the Director General Planning, Air Vice Marshal Deshappriya Silva as the Chief Guest.SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura Rugby Team won the title as Men’s Champions for the year 2025 whilst SLAF...

SLAF athletes brought immense pride to the nation and the Force with their outstanding performances at the 4th South Asian (SAAF) Senior Athletics Championship, held from 24 to 26 October 2025 at the Morabadi Football Stadium in Ranchi, India.The highlight of the championship was the exceptional performance of Aircraftman Tharanga PR, who won the Gold Medal in the Javelin Throw with a re...

SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated its 47th anniversary today (27 October 2025) with a series of social and recreational activities organized under the guidance of the Acting Base Commander, Wing Commander GDP Premadasa, together with all officers, other ranks, and civilian staff.The day’s events commenced with the customary Working Parade, reviewed by the Acting Base Commander. The celebra...

The SLAF Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) successfully conducted another Awareness Programme on 24 October 2025 at Air Force Headquarters. The programme was attended physically by IAU members from Air Force Headquarters, while representatives from the Academy, Bases, and Stations participated remotely via Zoom.The session was conducted under the guidance of Head of the IAU, Air Vice Marshal D...

The 17th Air Force Open PSA (Professional Squash Association) Squash Championship 2025 concludes on a high note at the Squash Complex, SLAF Base Ratmalana today (24 October 2025). The finals were held in the Women’s Open and Men’s Open categories. The occasion was graced by the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Demian Weerasinghe, as the Chief Guest. The event ...

The First Myanmar Air Force–Sri Lanka Air Force Air Staff Talks were successfully held from 14 to 16 October 2025 in Yangon, Myanmar, with Myanmar serving as the host nation. The SLAF delegation was led by Director General Planning, Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva, while the Myanmar delegation was headed by Major General Myo Aung Latt, Deputy Chief of Staff (Air) (Mechanical) of the ...

The SLAF conducted its Annual Religious Ceremony and Almsgiving at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic yesterday evening (22 October 2025) and continued today (23 October 2025). The event was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, together with the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Krishanthi Edirisinghe. This significant...

The United Nations Peacekeepers' Medal Awarding Parade of Sri Lanka Air Force 10th Aviation Contingent deployed in Bria, Central African Republic was held glamorously today (22 October 2025). The Force Commander of MINUSCA, Lieutenant General Humphrey Nyone took the salute during the ceremony as the Chief Guest and reviewed the parade. The Governor of the Fertit Region, The Head of ...

With the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe and the Director General Health Services, Air Vice Marshal (Dr.) Lalith Jayaweera, along with Director Medical Services, Air Commodore (Dr.) Neeluka Abeysekara and Director Dental Services, Air Commodore (Dr.) Kumudu Weerasekara, a Medical and Dental Clinic was successfully conducted today (21 October 2025...

A 19 -member delegation of Australian Defence College visited the Air Force Headquarters today (21 October 2025). The delegation was led by Colonel Brandon Wood, along with officers who are currently on their field application and research visit to Sri Lanka.The head of the delegation, Colonel Brandon Wood, along with several members, was accompanied by the Australian Defence Advise...