SLAF Base Ratmalana marked 41 years of distinguished service to the nation on 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.

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).

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.