Sri Lanka Air Force - Guardians of the skies

CHANGE OF COMMAND AT NO. 61 HELICOPTER FLIGHT SLAF BASE RATMALANA

Wing Commander ISB Thibbotumunuwe MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc handed over the command of No. 61 Helicopter Flight at SLAF Base Ratmalana to Wing Commander MWN De Silva on 05 October 2026.

COMMISSIONING AND FLYING BREVET AWARDING PARADE OF SRI LANKA AIR FORCE OFFICER CADETS AND LADY OFFICER CADETS HELD UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE AT SRI LANKA AIR FORCE ACADEMY CHINA BAY

In a momentous display of military tradition and pride, the Commissioning and Flying Brevet Awarding Parade of the Sri Lanka Air Force was held this morning, 16 October 2026, at the SLAF Academy, China Bay. The parade saw young Officer Cadets and Lady Officer Cadets officially joining the Sri Lanka Air Force to shoulder the noble duty of protecting the nation's skies.

JAPAN LANKA FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION DONATES FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SPECTACLES TO SLAF SEVA VANITHA UNIT

The Japan Lanka Friendship Association, with the generous support of Mrs. Chimori Motoko and the visiting Japanese delegation, extended its support to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) through the donation of documents relating to a fire engine, a set of firefighting equipment, six scholarships for deserving schoolchildren and 200 pairs of spectacles.

Our Vision

Ensuring National Security through effective employment of Air Power

Our Mission

To train, equip and deploy a professional Air Force exploiting our core competencies to undertake air operations in support of National Security

Core Values

Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence

MISSION - MOMENTUM - MILESTONES

CHANGE OF COMMAND AT NO. 61 HELICOPTER FLIGHT SLAF BASE RATMALANA

COMMISSIONING AND FLYING BREVET AWARDING PARADE OF SRI LANKA AIR FORCE OFFICER CADETS AND LADY OFFICER CADETS HELD UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE AT SRI LANKA AIR FORCE ACADEMY CHINA BAY

JAPAN LANKA FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION DONATES FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SPECTACLES TO SLAF SEVA VANITHA UNIT

Celebrating 60 glorious years of No. 4 Helicopter Squadron! Honoring the legacy, bravery and dedication of the 'Wings of Honour.'

75 Years of Wings, Will and Wisdom

Symphony of Wings Live in Concert @ Nelum Pokuna Indoor Auditorium

SLAF Rescues Civilian Amid Adverse Weather at Maylawattawan, Eravur.

Underslung Operation at Sripadaya

SLAF proudly launched the first-ever Aerial Sniper Course

SLAF Bell 412 Rescues 3 Fishermen off Balapitiya

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CHANGE OF COMMAND AT NO. 61 HELICOPTER FLIGHT SLAF BASE RATMALANA

COMMISSIONING AND FLYING BREVET AWARDING PARADE OF SRI LANKA AIR FORCE OFFICER CADETS AND LADY OFFICER CADETS HELD UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE AT SRI LANKA AIR FORCE ACADEMY CHINA BAY

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