Sri Lanka Air Force - Guardians of the skies

CORPORAL DASSANAYAKE SETS NEW WORLD RECORD AT WORLD STRENGTH LIFTING CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

Corporal Dassanayake DMDM of the Sri Lanka Air Force, who represented Sri Lanka at the 13th World Strength Lifting Championship 2026, held in Kyrgyzstan from 07 to 11 September 2026, returned to the Island on 15 September 2026 and was accorded a warm welcome upon his arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake.

NO.174 - A INTAKE FIRE FIGHTER BASIC TRADE TRAINING COURSE CONCLUDES AT SLAF BASE KATUNAYAKE

The Closing Address of the No. 174-A Intake Fire Fighter Basic Trade Training Course (01/2026) was held on 24 September 2026 at the Fire School & Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron (FS&FTMS), Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake, with Staff Officer Air Traffic Services, Directorate of Air Operations, Group Captain DLJRK Dodamgoda, gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest.

NO. 7 HELICOPTER SQUADRON MARKS 32ND ANNIVERSARY

The No. 7 Helicopter Squadron, based at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, proudly celebrated its 32nd Anniversary on 23 September 2026, marking over three decades of dedicated and distinguished service to the nation.

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

CORPORAL DASSANAYAKE SETS NEW WORLD RECORD AT WORLD STRENGTH LIFTING CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

NO.174 - A INTAKE FIRE FIGHTER BASIC TRADE TRAINING COURSE CONCLUDES AT SLAF BASE KATUNAYAKE

NO. 7 HELICOPTER SQUADRON MARKS 32ND ANNIVERSARY

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

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS & COMMUNITY MISSION

SERVICES PORTAL

CORPORAL DASSANAYAKE SETS NEW WORLD RECORD AT WORLD STRENGTH LIFTING CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

NO.174 - A INTAKE FIRE FIGHTER BASIC TRADE TRAINING COURSE CONCLUDES AT SLAF BASE KATUNAYAKE

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