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...

The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), together with the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, visited the renovation site of the Colombo Central Bus Stand, Pettah yesterday (20 October 2025). The project is being implemented under the Clean Sri Lanka programme, which aims to enhance urban infrastructure and promote env...

The closing remarks and trophy awarding ceremony of the No. 45 Land Based Air Defence Basic Course was held today (20 October 2025) at the Air Defence Gunnery Training School (ADGTS), Sri Lanka Air Force Station Iranamadu. The Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Iranamadu, Group Captain Jayarathna Amarasinghe, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The No. 45 Land Based Air Defence Basic ...

The Clifford Cup Boxing Championship – 2025 was held from 15 to 19 October 2025 at the Royal MAS Arena, Royal College, Colombo 07, featuring 92 male and 42 female boxers from across the country. All bouts were conducted in accordance with World Boxing regulations.The Sri Lanka Air Force Boxing Team delivered an exceptional performance throughout the championship, securing an impressive...

It was a moment of utmost pride and glory for the Sri Lanka Air Force when it held the 14th President’s Colour Awarding and Commissioning and Flying Brevets Awarding Parade this morning (18 October 2025) at the SLAF Academy China Bay. The event was highlighted by the presentation of the President’s Colour to No. 03 Maritime Squadron, marking the 14th President’s Colour awarded to t...

The Assistance and Protection Basic Course, organized by the National Authority for the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) Sri Lanka, was successfully conducted at the No. 49 CBRNE Wing, SLAF Base Katunayake. The programme commenced on 13 October 2025 and concluded successfully yesterday (17 October 2025).The No. 49 CBRNE Wing had the honour of hosting the event, w...

The Disaster Assistance and Response Team (DART) of the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School, Diyatalawa, in collaboration with the Disaster Management Center (DMC) Badulla and several other relevant agencies, successfully conducted a rescue operation exercise near the 15th Milepost in Ella yesterday (16 October 2025).The joint exercise was organized to strengthen inter-agency coor...

One day music workshop was successfully held recently at the Air Force Headquarters, conducted by renowned American Musician, Mr. Allan Scott. The workshop, organized specifically for the music tradesman of the Performing Arts Division, was aimed at enhancing their exposure to international standards in Rock and Jazz music.Mr. Allan Scott who has extensive experience in performance, musi...

The Change of Command at SLAF Station Pidurutalagala was held on today (15 October 2025) where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain WGND Wewakumbura USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Msc (Mgt), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), AMITD (SL), MIM (SL), Justice of Peace, psc handed over the Command to Group Captain ECA Jayasundara USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), MIM (SL), AMITD (SL...

The SLAF Combat Training School, Diyatalawa celebrated its 73rd anniversary today (15 October 2025) under the patronage of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Rukman Dassanayake. The day’s proceedings commenced with a customary working parade.As part of the commemoration of the formation day, Shramadana campaigns were conducted at several key locations including Eagles Children’s P...

The 36th General Convocation of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University concluded yesterday (14 October 2025) at the BMICH, with the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara(Retd), attending as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, Major General Jayasekara (Retd) praised the graduands for their commitment and determination, encouraging them to apply thei...

The 37th Techno Exhibition (Techno 2025), organized by the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL), was held from 10 to 12 October 2025 at the BMICH under the theme “Engineering for a Smart Nation.” The exhibition showcased cutting-edge innovations and emerging technologies, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence, sustainability, and digital transformation. The Sri Lanka A...

The SLAF Base Hingurakgoda Pre-School marked a significant step forward today (13 October 2025) with the foundation stone laying for a new classroom building, held under the patronage of the Base Commander, Air Commodore SD Jayaweera.The event was graced by the officers, other rankers, all Pre- School teachers along with kids, making a pivotal step towards enhancing the quality of Pre - ...

The ‘Clean Sri Lanka Initiative' is organizing a three-day ecosystem enrichment programme for elephants in the Puttalam District from 10 to 12 October 2025. This significant environmental effort aims to restore and protect the natural habitats of wild elephants in the Tabbowa Reservoir area, thereby helping to mitigate human-elephant conflict.The programme focuses on the removal of inv...